Project Engineer

Location: Piedmont, South Carolina, US

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Lead APQP activities for assigned programs, ensuring feasibility, quality, cost, timing, and launch objectives are achieved through Start of Production (SOP).
• Manage engineering changes for production programs, including customer communication, change control, implementation planning, status tracking, and documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, engineering reviews, and business case analyses to support new programs, investments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and control critical quality and engineering documentation, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SQTCM, IATF, KPIs, and related program records.
• Collaborate with customers, cross-functional teams, suppliers, tooling vendors, and commercial departments to ensure successful execution of engineering changes and program requirements.
• Drive quality and process compliance through corrective actions, audit support, Layered Process Audits (LPA), root cause analysis, and adherence to customer and regulatory standards.
• Monitor program performance through reporting and KPI tracking while supporting continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and maintaining departmental 5S standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING:

• 5 years related automotive experience
• Must have an understanding in the following areas, die / die process, assembly tooling, welding & sealer applications, CMM & datum alignment, data processing & reporting, customer tolerance concepts.
• Previous project/program management experience required.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Project, Word.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong competency with working in teams or as individual unsupervised.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $70,000 - $85,000 annual

VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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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.