Manufacturing Engineer (Product Launch)

Manufacturing Engineer (Product Launch) Job Highlights

Company Profile

Magna International is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers and is dedicated to delivering mobility solutions. The company’s competitive capabilities include body exteriors and structures, power and vision technologies, seating systems, and complete vehicle solutions.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer (Product Launch) who will function as follows-

• To champion continuous improvement initiatives such as cycle-time, scrap, downtime, and manpower reduction through welding/assembly, CNC, hydroforming, and stamping during the manufacturing of steel and aluminum engine cradles.
• Champion the design, build, and development of assembly processes and tooling required.
• Manage launch activities, engineering changes, and VAVE activities.
• Support quality fast response meetings and troubleshoot production issues on the line.
• Be able to update and create PFMEAs, process flows, and work instructions, and understand the product GD&T.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have an Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum 5 years of related experience within an automotive assembly or similar manufacturing industry
• Able to read and interpret CAD drawings, experience with AutoCAD
• Experience in Project Management

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safely in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as company policies and guidelines.
• Adheres to Deco Automotives Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Trust, Honesty, Fairness, and Loyalty
• Assists in developing material handling logistics (i.e., Aisle layout, bin placement, dunnage assists, etc.)
• Assists in resolving quality concerns
• Assists in setting up a preventative maintenance program for new equipment
• Assists in setting up a preventive maintenance program for e-coat and shipping racks
• Conducts appropriate Manpower efficiency studies – through time and motion studies or standard data. Line balancing manpower, machine charts, and analysis
• Co-ordinates all required actions to resolve quality and safety concerns related to packaging
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as Outlined in the Team Member Handbook, Quality and Environmental Programs (i.e., TS16949, ISO14001)
• Handles medium size projects from inception to completion (timing, concept, feasibility, design, construction, try-out, launch, final buy-off (PPAP and run at rate), prototype programs, and engineering changes) with moderate follow-up by leadership.
• Interfaces with production departments, customers, and vendors to design packaging solutions to improve production planning, efficiency, ergonomic design, and economic viability of our operation
• Knows and understands process documentation and customer-specific requirements as they relate to this job function
• Performs other duties as required
• Prepares reports, charts, and other documentation required for engineering records and projects
• Report to his/her leader or designate any contravention of the act, any known hazards or defects in equipment
• Responsible for Good House Keeping in your area
• Reviews, coordinates, and implements all customer-approved engineering changes, including part-level communication updates, physical part updates, process sheet updates, physical tooling changes, etc.
• Reviews, coordinates, and implements packaging changes as a result of customer-approved engineering changes
• Reviews, monitors, and co-ordinates custom packaging design, build, approval process, and capital budgets
• Reviews, monitors, and co-ordinates tooling design, build, approval process, and capital budgets
• Supervises equipment relocation and installation to Deco Automotive
• Supports activities for the successful attainment of PPAP and GP-9
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives
• Supports new business quoting process with packaging recommendations including pack densities and design concepts for custom racks
• Supports new business quoting process with packaging recommendations including pack densities and design concepts for custom racks as well as plant layout drawings
• Understands, promotes, and lives by Magna’s philosophies and the Employee’s Charter
• Updates and documents current plant layouts
• Works with all departments and customers to design solutions that improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and maintenance-related issues

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
• Appropriate presentation skills for customer interface
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of MIG welding aluminum and galvanized steel
• Knowledge of stamping, hydroforming, E-coat, and CNC machining an asset

Employer’s Statement

Magna International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company hires 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.