Senior Product Designer

About Magna International

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.

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting Group

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

About the Senior Product Designer Role

The Senior Product Designer acts as the lead designer for the technical aspects of projects, guided by the requirements of product engineers and product managers. This role is crucial for creating technical solutions, delivering 3D data, drawings, and comprehensive technical documentation for products and services. The Senior Product Designer ensures alignment with product engineer, customer, and supplier needs, all while maintaining expected timelines and cost efficiency for the organization's long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and designs products from initial concept through to serial production, ensuring robust and reliable design solutions.
• Provides essential product information throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial development to mass production.
• Works in close collaboration with product engineers to create and implement design concepts that accurately fulfill customer requirements.
• Maintains a strong focus on manufacturability, performance, and cost, alongside a thorough understanding of risks associated with proposed design solutions.
• Conducts detailed vehicle integration studies, addressing constraints such as physical space limitations, statutory functional requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Generates precise 3D product models, including verification processes (e.g., Validat/Q-checker), within established timelines and develops action plans for any identified issues.
• Produces comprehensive production drawings for individual components.
• Creates and defines 3D files in strict adherence to both internal standards and specific customer regulations.
• Develops assembly drawings and all other necessary technical documentation for products under development.
• Manages and updates 3D files within both internal and customer data management systems.
• Facilitates the translation of 3D data formats for effective communication with suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
• Reviews project and production documentation, collaborating closely with manufacturing engineers and quality control teams.
• Establishes and defines plans for dimensional measurements of parts to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborates with the sales department to assist in preparing customer offers and proposals.
• Works with the purchasing department to prepare all required documentation for procurement.
• Supplies 3D data, drawings, and other supporting materials to advance Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives.
• Provides critical technical support to production for problem-solving up to 90 days after Start of Production (SOP+90), in coordination with the product engineer and project manager.
• Creates and maintains a comprehensive library of standard parts for efficient design and production.
• Manages and updates the Bill of Materials (BOM) and provides support for Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

Key skills/competency

• Product Design
• 3D Modeling
• CAD Software
• Technical Documentation
• DFMEA
• BOM Management
• Vehicle Integration
• Manufacturability
• Design for Cost
• Data Management Systems