Expert Project Engineer, Propulsion

Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc.

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Jiading Qu, Shanghai, CN Until 9/29/2026 First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

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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:

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead interface of PWT module groups to customer vehicle program management. PWT module group includes Drive Unit (Range Extender / EDS / DHT) / Air intake / Exhaust / Fuel / Mount / Shaft / Cooling / HAVC, interfaces will include other engineering module groups as Drive system/Body System/ Vehicle Integration / Styling / Production / Supplier Quality / Logistics / Purchasing / Finance and After Sales.
  • Achieve PWT Module Group program targets.
  • Represent PWT Module group across all program meetings and events.
  • Support customer program management to set up contract and interface with customer.
  • Setup timing plan based on program master timing chart.
  • Champion customer processes to ensure program targets are met.
  • Support and attend meeting landscape for module groups based on program requirements.
  • Monitor, review and achieve defined deliverables for all modules in the module group
  • Support program management to pass defined program gates and milestones
  • Report status of PWT module group to program management
  • Highlight possible opportunities and risks, escalate critical issues to program.
  • Feedback information and requests from program management to the module group.
  • Support launch phase of vehicle builds in plant.
  • Complete all deliverables and confirm with program management to close the program.
  • Confirm project resource follow the CAPA plan

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 Steyr
About this role

Summary

Lead vehicle propulsion projects, coordinate modules, ensure program targets and milestones.

Job title

Expert Project Engineer, Propulsion

Experience level

null

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Jiading Qu, Shanghai, CN, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementinterface managementvehicle systemsprogram coordinationautomotive technology

Preferred skills

engineering leadershipsupply chainquality controlcross-disciplinary collaboration

Specializations

propulsionvehicle integrationproject managementautomotive technologiessystem interfaces
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City