Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Can you turn a quote into a stable, efficient production line?

At Magna Engineered Glass, we’re looking for an NPI Engineer who asks great questions, sweats the details, and leads from the front—on the floor and in cross-functional rooms.

Your impact areas Launch new programs

• Build process flows and define manufacturing operations for new part quotations through ramp-up.
• Lead or support PFMEA workshops with cross-functional teams to de-risk launch.
• Specify, procure, and deploy new equipment; own buy-off, runoffs, and production rollout.
• Create Standardized Work and Job Element Sheets; train teams on newly rolled-out processes.

Optimize current production

• Research and drive approved continuous improvement and development projects.
• Maintain plant layout drawings with input from operations, quality, and maintenance.
• Develop in-process prints and production tools, including GD&T stack-ups and CAD updates; manage signoffs.
• Benchmark processes and parts across sister sites, suppliers, customers, and competitors.

Technical leadership & communication

• Provide technical input to Sales and customers to influence product design for manufacturability and cost.
• Report major engineering developments and corrective actions to management; maintain accurate records and standards.
• Promote MAFACT, lean manufacturing, standardized work, and ongoing CI across teams.

Compliance, safety, and stewardship

• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, MIOSHA/OSHA (including Lockout/Tagout), and company policies.
• Proactively consider environmental aspects of production in every change and process improvement.
• Submit and support CI and safety suggestions; model safe behaviors at all times.

Qualifications you’ll need

• Bachelor’s in engineering, or 3–5 years of related experience/training and/or equivalent education.
• Background in automotive engineering is required; preferred experience in injection molding, bonding, soldering, assembly, and/or stamping.
• Experience developing Manufacturing Process Prints, Standard Work Instructions, and Job Element Sheets.
• Hands-on troubleshooting with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Fluent with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Problem-solving strength: 5 Why, root cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and creative solutions.
• Comfort interpreting written/oral instructions, drawings, diagrams, and schedules; able to tackle non-standard problems.
• Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint, SolidWorks, and spreadsheet creation proficiency.
• Organized, deadline-driven; able to manage multiple projects, including extended hours when needed.
• Proactive, improvement-minded; clear and professional communicator in English. Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Commitment to continuing education and skills growth; strong applied mathematics capability.

Work setting

• Office: ~40% | Plant: ~60%
• Extended periods of sitting/standing; frequent keyboard and mouse use (~6 hours/day).
• Vision needs include near/far/depth/color ; regular computer work.
• Exposure in plant to machinery, moving equipment/material, moderate noise, airborne particles/fumes, and variable temperatures.
• Based primarily in a manufacturing facility; occasional travel may be required.

Ready to champion launches that hit quality, cost, and timing while building a safer, leaner operation? Join us.

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