Mechanical Design Engineer

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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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
The Mechanical Design Engineer position will play a key role within MAA developing, designing, and implementing advanced robotic systems for automation. This position involves supporting the full design process, from conceptualisation to prototyping, testing, and final integration, while ensuring the systems meet performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness standards. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, up-to-date knowledge of automation technologies, and a strategic mindset to anticipate industry trends and contribute to the continuous improvement of robotic systems. As a Design Engineer, you must also stay abreast of emerging innovations machine vision, and autonomous systems to drive next-generation automation solutions.
The role involves but is not limited to:-

• Be responsible for the design phase of multiple body in white (BiW) projects, focusing on the assembly tooling, equipment layouts, sequencing, GD&T and operator ergonomics
• Collaborate with the wider team to innovate and streamline the process for automated assembly lines, enhancing efficiency and reducing capital investment.
• Interpret customer requirements and develop concept designs into a robust assembly solution
• Support third-party design resources, to ensure adherence to the project's initial scope to maintain design integrity and project vision.
• Utilize design software to accelerate and develop process (Autodesk Inventor)
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to simplify the product structure, reducing the number of components and assembly operations required, thereby enhancing the manufacturing process.
• Contribute actively to regular internal and external design reviews, ensuring all design elements are thoroughly evaluated and addressed.
• Adhere to all engineering changes processes and manage their implementation from start to finish
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, seeking out the latest advancements in assembly automation and integrating them into the design process to stay ahead in the competitive automotive industry.
• Be creative in your approach to mechanical design in order to gain a competitive edge

Essential Experience:

• Front end design experience
• Creative solution provider
• Automation design experience
• Body in white (BIW) background
• CAD (AutoCAD / Inventor) usage other packages considered
• Engineering background
• Technical knowledge - automation, robotics (FANUC, ABB, KUKA), controls (Siemens)
• Understanding of robot integration
• Cycle time
• Able to advise on the 'best' solution
• Industry 4.0 understanding

Desirable Experience:

• Costing ability
• Customer facing experience, as a technical expert
• Automotive sector experience
• Robot programming
• Automated welding processes
• Electrical standards
• Latest safety standards

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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International