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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

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Birmingham, Alabama, US
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Your applicationOpen nowSr. Manufacturing Engineermagna · Birmingham, Alabama, US

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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:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

1. Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.

2. Follows and supports Magna’s operating principles, including:

a. Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all team members equally, fairly and with dignity and respect.

b. Abide by Kamtek policies and procedures as described in the most current version of the Employee Handbook.

c. Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open and friendly communication.

d. 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place”.

e. Safety First - Obey the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard.

f. Promote MAFACT benchmarks to achieve World Class Manufacturing.

g. Core values – Treat all team members equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values.

h. Attend and participate in Team, Department, Plant-wide and any other meetings as required.

i. Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility.

3. Follow, comply and enforce all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs (Magna and OSHA Standards). Responsible to ensure employees are properly trained and adhering to such policies and enforcing disciplinary actions when safety infractions occur.

4. Own production line performance, monitoring KPIs such as OEE, scrap, cycle time, and downtime.

5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, PFMEA updates, and standard work development.

6. Manage capital projects, from justification and budgeting to installation, commissioning, and operator training.

7. Troubleshoot complex production issues, applying structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, root cause analysis).

8. Strong knowledge of 4 and 5 axis CNC machining, including programming, and electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

9. Understanding of error proofing techniques and devices to prevent customer related quality issues.

10. Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and work holding solutions to improve repeatability, reduce setup time, and enhance part quality.

11. Lead machining capability improvements, including spindle utilization, tool life management, and reduction of scrap and rework.

12. Troubleshoot machining issues such as chatter, dimensional variation, tool wear, and surface finish problems using structured problem‑solving methods. 13. Develop process documentation that ensures the robust manufacture of high-pressure die cast structural components finishing operations. Documentation includes work instructions, problem solving techniques, continuous improvement, lessons learned, and other topics as necessary to build world class organization.

14. Conduct studies of time and motion to determine machine capability, manpower efficiency, and better ergonomics.

15. Ensure good communication of all customer driven changes to make certain that cast parts are built to proper product revision levels.

16. Ensure effective timeline management skills are used to ensure timely delivery which meets program milestones and monitor with regular reviews of timelines with process engineers Promote attention to detail ensuring that finishing lines are built and maintained in accordance to Magna and Kamtek build standards.

17. Participate in quoting of new products ensuring the most suitable methods are being quoted which take into consideration volume and quality requirements 18. Presentation skills appropriate for both customer and supplier interface

19. Develop personal goals in WorkDay, to be approved by your Manager, and update your progress throughout the year.

20.Perform other duties as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILL (Ability to do the job)

  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to manage an open issues list effectively coming to resolution of all issues
  • Ability to offer innovative solutions to manufacturing issues related to product development or enhancement
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to stay abreast of new advancements in technology as they apply to assembly operations
  • Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as needed to meet customer requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some of the physical demands for this position include being able to lift up to a weight of 40 pounds and the ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED

Some of the equipment and tools used are a computer, telephone, copier/printer, fax machine, and an assortment of basic hand tools.

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or combination of education and experience.

TECHNICAL TRAINING: CNC machining and programming (M&G Code, Macro, Siemen’s Controls), robots and automation (Fanuc), CAD and/or CAD viewer experience, must have a good working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls engineering and standard fabrication

OTHER: Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WHAT TYPES? Manufacturing experience with CNC equipment preferable in a Die Cast environment.

HOW MUCH? Minimum of three years

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THE JOB?

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and Leadership skills
  • Ability to trouble shoot and find root cause effectively
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent time management skills

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:

Cosma International

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