Jr. Manufacturing Engineer

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Immediate open position

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Automotive Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent combination of education and applicable work-related experience
• Excellent Team Building and Leadership skills
• Proven understanding of lean concepts
• Excellent organization, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Working negotiating skills combined with the ability to handle stressful situations professionally
• Must be self-motivated and able to carry projects through from concept to completion
• Exposure to capacity planning, logistics, material flow
• Knowledge in the use of spreadsheets, word processing and CAD software
• Hands on experience and good understanding of APQP, IATF16949, FMEA, FEA, VE/VA, DOE, GD&T and continuous improvement tools.
• Working understanding of Standardized work, Operator Balance and Standard Work charts.

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

(Optional) – Preferred but not required

• Practical experience in costing and quoting is an asset
• Automotive manufacturing experience

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
• Assist programs from inception to completion. Support the negotiation and coordination of the purchase and installation of new or modified manufacturing equipment or tooling
• Support program timelines, safety, quality and MAFACT requirements
• Assist as part of a CFT to develop quotations for potential new business.
• Help to develop standard work procedures, standardized work, and train Operators and Area Leaders in standards using TWI method when directed
• Help identify manufacturing cost reductions through data analysis (i.e. Time studies, capability studies, Pareto analysis etc.)
• Assist with coordinating activities around CI initiatives, lead multi-disciplined teams in Kaizen workshops and value stream mapping exercises, and track results to targets
• Support the development and execution of LEAN manufacturing techniques and concepts in current and new processes. Optimize for material flow and presentation to operators, workflow and balance, and ergonomic standards.
• Communicate and promote Magna’s MAFACT philosophy, vision and expectations.
• When required, train shop floor employees on lean and MAFACT concepts, such as 5s, Kaizen and Standardized work
• Assist in the development and maintenance of APQP documents (i.e. PFMEA, standard work procedures, process flow etc.)
• Participates in and meets all CFT deliverables for current and new processes (i.e. PPAP, APQP, Launch readiness reviews, Customer run at rates, CI Activities etc.)
• Supports the development of material handling logistics (i.e. Aisle layout, bin placement, WIP storage, dunnage removal etc.) Maintains and updates plant layouts as required.
• Completes work in accordance with company/departmental procedures.
• Assist other departments in implementation and validation of CI initiatives.
• Assist in the development of PM and TPM requirements for existing and new processes.

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.