Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Position Summary

Support manufacturing in the resolution of issues as well as providing tools and engineering support to implement new products. Leads process design to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards.

Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Performs Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis to determine optimum operating parameters to achieve the most efficient cell. Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned projects and establishes program timelines. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

May provide work direction and/or supervision to other staff.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

The following duties will be performed at all levels within the progression: Level I: Work is primarily routine and focused on daily workflow requirements that involve detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard tests.

Guidance is provided either by instruction received on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions; or in the form of independently evaluating, selecting, and applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or systems. Decisions involve limited risk to the organization. Primarily involves entry through intermediate level work.

Level II: Work is moderately complex and difficult in character and requires program/project management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard company procedures and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into data applicable to the assignment.

Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field. Level III: Work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals.

• Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills.
• Functioning with full competency/mastery of work area, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment.
• Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results.

Primarily involves senior/advanced level work, primarily on large projects and may supervise other staff. Elevation to this level will only occur on a selective case-by-case basis.

• Provides manufacturing with tools and technical engineering support to implement new products and processes into production. Selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
• Supports manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues by providing ongoing manufacturing engineering support.
• Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards to establish optimum cell configuration (creation of most efficient manufacturing cell from material inflow, through production, to outflow).
• Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Performs DOE analysis to determine optimum operating parameters by manipulating variables and analyzing how they interact to achieve the most efficient cell measured in terms of processing time, quality and cost.
• Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned projects and establishes program timelines.
• Performs all job functions abiding by the office/work standards as outlined in the company handbook. May provide work direction and/or supervision to other staff.
• Performs all job functions in a safe, healthful and environmentally conscious manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations as outlined in the company handbook.
• Performs other duties as required in support of business objectives.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

Level I

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent. Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and other current techniques related to manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in order to communicate with other functional areas both internally and externally for successful completion of projects.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to influence decisions that affect assigned projects.

Level II (in addition to above requirements)

• Three years' experience in engineering or related field; or equivalent.
• Must be technically current in machine design and/or equipment engineering as it applies to job duties with strong understanding of controls (i.e. operating logic) and be able to integrate them into process equipment. Must have thorough knowledge of materials, machine dynamics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions in order to assist in troubleshooting problems.

Level III (in addition to above requirements)

• Eight years progressive professional level experience in engineering or project/program management and full competency/mastery of work area. Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, customers, and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing programs to meet goals (i.e. successful program launch). Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity. Must be able to develop long-term technical strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities. Must be able to work independently with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
• Excellent communication/negotiation skills to work in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously. Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc. Must be able to manage staff toward departmental goals.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new materials, processes, etc. and present information. Champions innovative opportunities to expand the organization's current and future business.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

• At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
• 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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting