RFQ Product Engineer

• Develop concepts for new RFQs to be submitted to customers
• Work closely with the Sales Team, Buyers, TIEs, Optics Team and CAD Designer to develop and implement solid design concepts to meet the requirements defined in customer contract
• Focus on the Proof of Concept planning with the CAD Designer, to understand and limit the risk of design solutions with respect to part performance and manufacturability
• Ensure the Engineering deliverables are progressing along the expected timeline, and propose action plans should problems arise
• Develop the BoM to be quoted as part of the RFQ process
• Develop the ED&D, along with Functional Manager, to be quoted as part of the RFQ process
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control during the RFQ process as a main point of contact for design and geometric related issues
• Determine and communicate dimensional measurement plans to ensure molded parts meet design intent
• Provide proof of concept activity for quoting activities
• Perform benchmarking activities to help increase our knowledge of optical, mechanical and electrical strategies being utilized by competitors
• Work with TIEs to develop new practices based upon the benchmarking activities performed
• When possible (pending work load), can aid the VA/VE in identifying cost savings ideas

• Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering related field)
• 5+ years of automotive lighting experience
• Product design experience, NX or Catia preferred
• Experience with multicolor lens molding, hardcoating, anti-fog coating, painting, metallization, plastics welding, assembly methods
• Experience in an Integrated Product Development Team
• Experience with LED development, Electronic development and Optical development
• Familiarity with problem solving methods (Red X, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.…)
• Proven ability to create and execute project plans that achieve defined expectations within budgetary constraints
• Must understand Magna’s internal quoting process
• Experience with Benchmarking
   

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly motivated, self-directed, creative, innovative individual
• Team oriented skill set
• The ability to develop and maintain Program Status Reports (Program Management Templates) and use reports as a Management Tool for performance monitoring against Customer (internal / external) expectations
• Transparency in communications with the understanding to escalate when appropriate for assistance in resolution
• A continuous improvement mentality and the ability to apply this personal capability and knowledge to the companies processes, products, and associates (mentoring)
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Understanding of worldwide photometric performance requirements, analysis techniques, and qualification methodology
• Able to conceptualize and execute creative and unique solutions to technical challenges
• A continuous improvement mentality
• Regular communication and interactions with product design teams (current and new business opportunities)
• Ability to work with remote locations and track progress against established project timelines and milestones
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel locally, regionally and internationally (as needed)

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Understanding of automotive lighting design principles
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Concept engineering
• Review and analysis of data from capability studies
• Print tolerancing and GD&T

Physical Demands – Normal amount of sitting and standing; Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor; Ability to work at a computer workstation; Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach. Required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and/or temperature. Ability to lift max. 50lbs periodically.