Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

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.

Is responsible for leading the work‑related development of the new manufacturing processes.

• Develop concepts that include specification of equipment and make recommendations for the technical selection of purchased equipment.
• Employ lean manufacturing principles to optimise effectiveness of our manufacturing operations to assure competitive pricing.

The role entails but is not limited to:

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop standards to improve Statement of Requirements (SORs)
• Develop and standardise documentation from concept to production.
• Work with the cross functional teams
• Prepare and update equipment SORs and technical comparisons.
• Maintain list of equipment suppliers with Purchasing Department
• Identify new suppliers and verify capabilities
• Summarise equipment and installation costs for quoting new business
• Standardise components to minimise spare parts inventory costs
• Lead the CAPEX based on purchasing of equipment and facilitate timing and budget
• Lead major projects installations for other functions such as maintenance
• Lead Machine FMEA and PFMEA for major equipment
• Apply AQPQ Product Methodology
• Apply DFMA Skills Creating Full Product Process Implementing Automation
• Create Cycle grams & Utilisation charts per process
• Cost Analysis & Budget control

• Utilise work methods and instructions through standardised work
• Support equipment layout to optimise product flow and minimise unnecessary movement through VSM
• Utilise Lean Manufacturing methods and efficient product flow and apply Six sigma.
• Develop pre-production packaging solutions for WIP and Finished Goods

• Lead equipment project timelines. Manage on time delivery, within budget.
• Lead the equipment drawing review and approval process with supplier. Review equipment drawings with SMEs and approve/reject based on review
• Provide timely review and feedback to supplier
• Support and document equipment run‑off at suppliers prior to shipment
• Support and document equipment run‑off on‑site at CCUK Final Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Taking Over Certificate.
• Comfortable managing change

• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they related to the program and/or equipment
• Prepare and present material for program review meetings
• Lead and coordinate with Department Leaders in preparation of RFQs and proposals, statement of work and specifications and execution of contract requirements
• Uphold the company Fair Enterprise and Employee Charter principles
• Performs other duties as required
• Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant.

The above is an outline of the duties to be performed and the incumbent will be expected to follow any job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by their supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with an Engineering focus
• Familiar with the equipment tendering process
• Proven experience in leading the FMEA process for the manufacturing process along with major equipment purchases
• In-depth understanding of Lean Manufacturing…