Manufacturing Engineer

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

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.

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 vision 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:

• 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…