Foam 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
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• A high level of analytical ability is required to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be proficient with computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and AutoCAD software.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily on a daily basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Functions

• Direct accountability for fixtures, equipment evaluation, hand tools, and time studies as required for the manufacture of assemblies and end products of the current or future program.
• Assist EHS Coordinator with ergonomics programs and assist with the plant Health and Safety initiatives.
• Initiate recommendations for equipment and ensure that all fixtures allow for acceptable time and process standards.
• Work with Quality to ensure that in-process checks are being accomplished using fixtures provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assistance to the design and manufacture of fixtures, machines and tools for the manufacture of seat assembles. This will include the review of ergonomics, mistake proofing, workload, ease of assembly of components or end products. Also work closely with safety and health to ensure that equipment or fixtures meet all ergonomic and safety standards.
• Assist in preparing Failure Mode Affects Analysis Reports. Facilitate compliance with all OSHA regulations relating to the plant.
• Follow up on issue resolution and audits. Recommend modifications, improvements, or changes necessary to maintain compliance with laws.
• Participate in investigations of accidents and injuries.
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety and health programs to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.
• Examine plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ascertain if all safety precautions have been included.
• Conduct plant and area surveys to determine safe limits of exposure to materials or conditions such as temperatures, noise, dusts, fumes, vapors, gases, solvents and radiation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Worker Type
Regular / Permanent

EEO Statement
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.

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