Job Number: 69308
Group: Magna Electronics
Division: Magna Electronics Auburn Hills
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: AUBURN HILLS
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna Electronics leads the way in active safety technologies, revolutionizing the automotive industry and improving lives. With a strong focus on adapting ADAS systems and electronic solutions to any vehicle, we address a wide range of mobility and safety needs. As we build a safer, more intelligent, and connected mobility experience, Magna is dedicated to creating a better future for people globally.
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About the Role
The System Project Engineering Lead (PEL) within the Development Engineering team is responsible for the successful development
& integration of automotive electronic products and leads the cross-functional development team from concept to production
within the project and company-mandated targets. The System Project Engineering Lead is the key interface for all
technical/engineering topics including product specification & requirements.
Your Responsibilities
- Responsible for the ADAS product development and Integration in an assigned project
- Own the product design and integration. Review and approve engineering work products.
- Develop effort estimates and engineering timing plans per internal and external milestones, expected work products, and product deliveries.
- Responsible for the ADAS system architecture & interface definition of ADAS ECU, sensors and vehicle communication.
- Manage and support the definition of requirements, change requests, and unwritten requirements.
- Review, track, communicate, and approve product Verification and Validation test status.
- Responsible to communicate development status using dashboards, charts, and reports to management.
- Manage engineering risks, report status, prepare contingency and mitigation plans and execute corrective actions.
- Initiates escalation of unmitigated technical issues to engineering management
- Responsible to actively pursue cost savings ideas.
- Lead and prioritize day-to-day activities of the technical project team.
- Facilitate all cross-functional design reviews (DFA/DFM/DFT, HSIS, ME/EE, etc.)
- Ensures engineering targets (quality, delivery timing, performance, product BOM Costs, etc.) for product deliverables are met on time.
- Supports engineering quote response for new projects.
- Responsible for the consolidation of engineering estimation efforts, cost, and timing impact of change requests
- Participates in continuous improvement efforts, research, recommends and initiates implementation of enhancements to products, processes and programs.
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or demonstrated equivalent skills (master's preferred)
- Minimum of 7 years deep and relevant experience in the automotive electronics industry on System engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role is required (Leading a global team is a plus)
- Proven track record of successful launches of automotive products
Your preferred qualifications
- Deep and comprehensive knowledge of product development engineering practices in automotive field
- Deep knowledge of the automotive software development process, experience with SOC a plus
- Demonstrated decision making capability with a strong technical background.
- Hands on approach when required.
- Strong technical background. Understands needs of systems, optics, electrical, mechanical and software engineers for successful product execution
- Comprehensive working knowledge of configuration management, project planning, monitoring, and control techniques (PMP certification a plus)
- Able to lead and motivate a diverse, global team.
- Able to represent technical topics internally and externally.
- Excellent communication skills to all internal and external interface.
- Travel (domestic and international) may be needed.
- Positive attitude and self-motivated under all working conditions (thrive under pressure)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office package
- Comprehensive knowledge of English
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.
Site Benefits
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.