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Project Engineer


Job Location:

Piedmont, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 85000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

  • Lead APQP activities for assigned programs ensuring feasibility quality cost timing and launch objectives are achieved through Start of Production (SOP).
  • Manage engineering changes for production programs including customer communication change control implementation planning status tracking and documentation.
  • Conduct feasibility studies engineering reviews and business case analyses to support new programs investments and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain and control critical quality and engineering documentation including APQP PPAP FMEA Control Plans SQTCM IATF KPIs and related program records.
  • Collaborate with customers cross-functional teams suppliers tooling vendors and commercial departments to ensure successful execution of engineering changes and program requirements.
  • Drive quality and process compliance through corrective actions audit support Layered Process Audits (LPA) root cause analysis and adherence to customer and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor program performance through reporting and KPI tracking while supporting continuous improvement lean initiatives and maintaining departmental 5S standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline

WORK EXPERIENCE/ TECHNICAL TRAINING:

  • 5 years related automotive experience
  • Must have an understanding in the following areas die / die process assembly tooling welding & sealer applications CMM & datum alignment data processing & reporting customer tolerance concepts.
  • Previous project/program management experience required.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook Excel Power Point Project Word.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Strong competency with working in teams or as individual unsupervised.

WHY WORK HERE

  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine FSA HSA and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Program - Up to $1000 per hired referral
  • Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
  • Annual events (Summer cookout Christmas party etc.)
  • Onsite Nurses office
  • Onsite Mothers room

Pay range: $70000 - $85000 annual

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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:

Cosma International

Required Experience:

IC


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