Manufacturing Engineer

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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 5 years related work experience in industrial/lean engineering field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and job-related software
• Good command of the English language both verbal, written and the ability to communicate to the customer.
• Mathematical/Analytical and proven problem-solving skills
• Good organizational, leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.

DUTIES:

• Supports plant by recommending productivity and lean systems improvements/initiatives.
• Supports Manager in program establishment and follows-up all program stages (timing, concept, feasibility, design, construction, try-out, launch, final buy-off, prototype programs & engineering changes.
• Prepares reports, charts and other documentation required for engineering records and projects.
• Prepares drawings and material specifications as required by departments.
• Must be able to apply standard industrial engineering practices.
• Must be capable of handling projects from inception to completion.
• Educate and train associates on the ways to improve the company's products, machines and processes.
• Balance work cell man loading activities.
• Look into the future of the organization and identify and eliminate short and long - term problems that may occur.
• Identify manufacturing challenges and attempt to remove or minimize impact to cost, logistics & complexity.
• Analyse manufacturing data and based on the observations, give guidelines for standard operations.
• Work towards increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing unit.
• Conducts method analysis and improvements to workstation design including recommendations to replace equipment.
• Conducts material handling and flow analysis, responsible for material flow within the plant, plant layouts, new equipment layout, and warehousing requirements.
• Work measurement techniques and applications.
• Application of layout disciplines.
• Works with production departments and customers to design solutions to improve production planning and product styling.

Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager must be able to work independently and confers regularly with division/customer/supplier specialists. Travel is required with occasional overnight accommodation at various locations. Works in an office environment but may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant or at customer or supplier facilities. Overtime may be required to meet project/program deadlines. Ability to obtain and retain a valid passport is required.
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating