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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:

Specific Job Duties:

• Packaging Engineers develop packaging for plastic bumpers and components in an automotive environment. Fascias (plastic parts) are packaged generally in 1-Tier, 2-Tier-, and 3-Tier steel racks with plastic corrugate and dunnage.
  • Design bags to fit product to reduce handling damage.
  • Design packaging utilizing software packages like AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Responsible for determining appropriate fleet sizes and rack densities.
  • Conduct cost analysis to determine necessary packages designs, ie. Returnable Packaging vs. Expendable Packaging.
  • Identify Customer needs and expectations for the packaging of parts
  • Create and develop prototype packaging that meets many manufacturing environments
  • Identify and select sources for packaging. Obtain quotes & conduct cost analysis for feasibility
  • Maintain an Open Issues List for packaging and implement effective action plans to addressing concerns
  • Maintain Customer specifications for packaging and approval forms

Educational Requirements

• Engineering Degree, preferably in Packaging. 4 years work related experience with a strong Process/Product knowledge in conjunction with strong communication and team leadership skills may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Related Work Experience

• Must be respected by peers.
• Ability to think “out of the box” with a high energy level.
• Must be results oriented with ability to drive change.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated group problem solving skills and facilitation skills.

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 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