Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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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:

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency. This role focuses on implementing Lean principles, standardization, and data-driven improvements to support stable, efficient, and cost effective production processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The base line is the Mafact.

Responsibilities:

Supports Magna Operational Principles and Employee Charter criteria within context and position's scope of work supports EBM’s ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, IATF System, as well as Magna Safety and Magna Environmental Program requirements

Lead and support Lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, waste reduction)
Identify and eliminate non value added activities

Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and cost Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities

Monitor KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, scrap, and labor efficiency

Develop and track action plans based on data insights

Support line balancing and workflow optimization

Improve material flow and layout efficiency

Reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput

Develop and implement standardized work Ensure process consistency and repeatability

Support visual management and shop floor organization

Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance Support problem-solving activities (PSW)
Participate in audits and continuous improvement reviews

Train employees on Lean principles and tools

Promote continuous improvement culture across the plant

Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops

Communicate effectively across departments

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG MSA, Control Plans, and PFMEA requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurement system robustness and fixture reliability.

Support and enforce compliance with IATF standards and ISO 14001 procedures.

Promote a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors

Qualifications:

5 years of experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement

Experience supporting production or process related activities

Exposure to automotive or high volume production preferred

Statistics

Experience supporting Lean initiatives or Kaizen events

Proven ability to lead and guide technical personnel.

Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English Good communication skills

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, VSM)
Understanding of KPIs (OEE, cycle time, efficiency)
Ability to manage multiple priorities

Hands on approach and willingness to work on the shop floor

Problem solving and analytical thinking

Ability to influence teams and drive change

Education:

High School Diploma required

Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial) required

College-level courses and technical background in quality and/or statistical sciences required

Combination of job experience and education equivalent to four-year degree desired

Technical

Education:

Strong knowledge of GD&TLean Manufacturing Principles and Kaizen Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and Core Tools (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control…