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Process Engineer


Job Location:

Nashville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 85000
Posted: 30 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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What we offer:
At Magna you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team you can expect exciting varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates exterior trim modular systems front-end modules including fascia active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors Magna provides everything needed from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly to help automakers create sleek state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop manufacturing processes for new programs. (Specify assembly equipment estimate labor requirements ensure effective employee training etc.) Prepare quote and other customer required submissions.
  • Investigate problems using the 8D or similar problem solving methodologies. Lead teams to effective solutions.
  • Establish production floor layouts that promote lean manufacturing concepts and effective usage of space.
  • Periodically re-evaluate assemble in sequence and other operations to achieve increases in throughput to result in cost reduction.
  • Represent Nascote at assembly plants for problem evaluation or during launches. Represent Nascote at vendor shops to verify equipment operation prior to delivery.
  • Prepare Engineering Change documents and follow up as the changes move through departments.
  • Assist production to resolve technical and manufacturing problems and challenges.
  • Coordinate department responsibilities for launches or new programs. Provide leadership and audit the process for manufacturing effectiveness and quality.
  • Responsible for the overall production output in assigned area by ensuring assigned employees are performingtheir assigned duties.
  • Maintains positive employee relations within department including: follows up on employee concerns / suggestions; resolves conflict situations; interprets and administers employee related policies.
  • Conducts performance appraisals on direct reports in a timely manner.
  • Maintains attendance records and approves time sheets. Approves vacation schedules.
  • Utilize effective communication skills.
  • Work various shifts overtime and weekends when required.
  • Make safety a top priority in work behavior and assembly line design.
  • Past work in assembly operations in an engineering technical or supervisory capacity (required).
  • Minimum 2 years of assembly design and operation. Actual background in customer relations employee training and manufacturing operations. A demonstrated history of organizational skills. A background in manufacturing process layout and inventory management (preferred).
  • Must be computer literate to the point where visual basic access excel are easily used and explained.
  • Auto-Cad operation is highly desired.
  • Must have the ability to be well presented to the customer and maintain composure in highly stressful situations.
  • Must be able to provide statements of work and effectively communicate with vendors/suppliers/contractors.
  • Should be able to assume supervisory duties and be effective at performing tasks through others.
  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Industrial or another engineering discipline that provides the capability to perform the duties listed (required).
  • Experience in the Automotive Industry or another assembly related field (preferred).

Benefits:

  • Pay range: $80000-$85000

  • Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.

  • Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.

  • Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.

  • Vision - VSP - Two different plans.

  • 401k and matching at 6 months.

  • Paid Parental Leave.

  • FSA/HSA.

  • Company Paid Life Insurance.

  • Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)

  • Paid Time Off.

  • 13 Paid Holidays.

  • On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.

  • Magna Family Scholarship.

  • Tuition Reimbursement.

  • Service Award Programs.

  • Disaster Assistance Program.

  • Profit Participation Program after 2 years.

Awareness Unity Empowerment:

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

Required Experience:

IC


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