Supports industrial packaging design, construction, validation, delivery, and implementation for automotive manufacturing. Troubleshoots packaging, material handling, warehouse, facility layout, and product-flow issues; coordinates rack development; prepares shipping and compliance documentation; maintains status reports and engineering records; supports supplier packaging verification, cost reduction, continuous improvement, safety audits, and problem-solving initiatives. Uses AutoCAD, technical drawings, SPC concepts, and warehouse systems while collaborating across departments and with suppliers.
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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:The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in overseeing packaging construction and delivery to cost and timing requirements.
- Assists in resolving transit damage and material handling related issues.
- Assists in the introduction of new/changed packaging into production (procedure development & training).
- Assists with designs (AutoCAD/IDEAS) and validation of packaging/storage containers.
- Assists with obtaining packaging related quotes, completing capital approval forms, and issuing purchase orders.
- Communicates packaging information effectively by updating program status reports, publishing packaging review meeting minutes, maintaining NasApps fields, writing deviations, etc.
- Assist with investigations on all packaging related Ideas Pay suggestions as required and provides feedback.
- Coordinate the development and build of racks with the Rack Shop Personnel.
- Writes, tracks, and dispositions V.I.D.’s.
- Initiates shipping requests, completes customer required shipping documents, packages or coordinates packaging of sample packaging.
- Create packaging photo files for use on shared drive.
- Ensures the Continuous Improvement department is acting in the safest manner possible - participates in conducting monthly safety audits.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
- Assists in the trouble shooting for manufacturing problems related to packaging, facility layouts and product flow.
- Participates in improvement teams, concern resolution reports (8D) and other formal problem solving and improvement activities relating to packaging issues. Takes a leadership role in many cases.
- Participates in department initiatives - e.g. business plan development / execution, procedure development, QOS.
- Assist in new product quotations.
- Participates in department meetings.
- Completes documentation of activities as required.
- Submits cost reduction and innovation ideas.
- Performs other tasks as assigned. Maintains a clean and safe work area
- Communicate/Network with all processes/departments to relay pertinent pre-production information.
- Assists with verification of conformance of supplier packaging.
- Assist with writing deviations.
- Assist with writing ECN's.
- Assist in troubleshooting Warehouse Management System issues.
- Assist in developing and updating building drawings and layouts for work areas.
- Three years at technician level position in manufacturing with closely related
- experience to the "Essential Functions." One year continuous work experience.
- Past job duties requiring problem solving, computer applications and following technical instructions.
- Must have the ability to read blueprints, understand and sketch 3D drawings.
- Must have good math, written, and verbal skills.
- Must have good computer skills and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Must have the basic understanding of SPC, control charting, and capability studies.
- Must have a forklift operator’s license or be able to obtain one.
- 2-year Technical Degree
- Must be making progress towards a 4 year degree in an Engineering related field
- Benefits:
Salary jobs: Pay range: $62,000-$68,000
Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.
Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.
Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.
Vision - VSP - Two different plans.
401k and matching at 6 months.
Paid Parental Leave.
FSA/HSA.
Company Paid Life Insurance.
Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
Paid Time Off.
13 Paid Holidays.
On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
Magna Family Scholarship.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Service Award Programs.
Disaster Assistance Program.
Profit Participation Program after 2 years.
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. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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