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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
- B.S. degree in engineering discipline (required).
- Experience in the Automotive Industry or another assembly related field (preferred).
- In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.
- Past work in manufacturing operations in an engineering or technical capacity.
- Preferred 3-5 years of assembly manufacturing engineering experience.
- Preferred Maintenance planning and supervision experience.
- Must be computer skilled in a variety of common business and engineering applications and able to learn new applications quickly.
- Competent in use of Auto-Cad.
- Preferred experience with robotics.
- Must be able to provide statements of work and effectively communicate with and manage equipment suppliers.
- Must have the ability to be well presented to the customer and maintain composure in challenging situations.
- Able to assume supervisory duties and be effective at performing tasks through others.
- Develop manufacturing processes for new product/programs. (Specify assembly equipment, establish process flow, estimate labor requirements, develop work instructions, design and implement error proofing, etc.). Prepare quote and other customer required submissions.
- Establish production floor layouts that promote lean manufacturing concepts and effective usage of space.
- Coordinate department responsibilities for launches of new programs. Provide leadership and audit the process for manufacturing effectiveness and quality.
- Represent Nascote at assembly plants for problem evaluation or during launches.
- Represent Nascote at vendor shops to validate machines prior to delivery.
- Investigate process problems using the 8D or similar problem-solving methodologies. Lead teams to effective solutions.
- Periodically re-evaluate assembly processes for improved throughput, labor utilization, and quality.
- Prepare Engineering Change documents and follow up as the changes move through departments.
- Must be competent in and utilize AIAG "Core Tools"
- Determines facility and maintenance project requirements.
- Leads Maintenance team and coordinates daily maintenance activities.
- Plans and coordinates new line equipment installation and relocation and building additions.
- Utilize effective communication skills.
- Work various shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
- Make safety a top priority in work behavior and assembly line design.
- Mentor entry level Assembly Manufacturing Engineers.
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 Exteriors
