Senior Process Engineer
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About the Role
Magna International is hiring a Senior Process Engineer to develop and validate RIM and SMC molding processes for automotive manufacturing. The role requires 5+ years of process engineering experience in automotive and expertise in polymer/composite manufacturing.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, validate and own RIM and SMC molding processes for new programs, tooling and ongoing production
- Support APQP/GCAR, PPAP, run at rate and launch activities
- Apply SPC to identify, monitor and control key quality factors
- Lead collaborative troubleshooting and structured problem solving using PPSR, 8D, root cause analysis
- Drive continuous improvements and cost savings in materials, yield and cycle time
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Polymer/Composite Technology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years process engineering experience in automotive manufacturing
- Experience in Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), SMC composite processing or related polymer/composite manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated understanding of material behavior, adhesion mechanisms, cure chemistry, etc.
- Experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment supporting OEMs
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (English)
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Job Description
- Magna Exteriors portfolio includes access systems, exterior trim, modular systems, front end modules, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Qualifications Necessary to Do the Job
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Polymer/Composite Technology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years process engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
- Experience in Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), SMC composite processing or related polymer/composite manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of material behavior, adhesion mechanisms, cure chemistry, solvent interaction, surface quality.
- Experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment supporting OEMs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (English).
Main Duties
- Develop, validate and own RIM and SMC molding processes for new programs, tooling and ongoing production.
- Support APQP/GCAR, PPAP, run at rate and launch activities.
- Apply SPC to identify, monitor and control key quality factors.
- Lead collaborative troubleshooting and structured problem solving.
- Drive continuous improvements and cost savings.
- Train and mentor technicians and operators.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
Compensation
- CAD 80,000 CAD 120,000
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