Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Responsibilities:

• Establishing process flow and operations to make a part for new quotes.
• Work in a cross-function team to complete PFMEA.
• Establish specifications for new equipment and get quotes.
• Roll out of equipment and processes to plant floor.
• Establish Standardized work Job Element Sheets and other needed documentation to support equipment / process rollout.
• Main contact for planning/coordinating manufacturing projects.
• Investigate and research continuous improvement and development projects. If project is approved lead to complete the project.
• Work with cross functional team to update and maintain plant layout drawings.
• Facilitates developing in process prints and production tools. This includes GD&T stack-up calculations CAD updates for parts (process drawings signoffs checking prints).
• Provide technical assistance to sales and customers to influence product design and provide viable cost proposals and manufacturing processes to meet respective customer needs.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during engineering activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Maintains accurate files records studies and reports and shares the information appropriately. Furnishes input on developing engineering standards and specifications.
• Benchmarking this would include benchmarking processes and parts at sister plants Suppliers Customers and competitors.
• Assist the organization in implementation of MAFACT including lean standardized work and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 2016:16949 ISO14001 (EMS) and Employee Handbook.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities including driving CIPs submits improvement suggestions (CI Safety).
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables while treating team members with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employees Charter and Common Values.
• Perform all work in a safe and healthful manner as outline in MIOSHA regulations and MPTSH safety and policies including proper use of Lockout/Tagout procedures. Reports unsafe conditions to Manager/Supervisor within the department.
• Support and participate in division and department improvement initiatives through Continuous Improvement Suggestion Program and sharing of knowledge ideas and/or best practices with co-workers.
• Actively participate and comply with all division and department policies procedures and work instructions as they relate to your job.
• Provide training materials and new training for new processes.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field required.
• Masters degree preferred but not required.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with process optimization root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency with process documentation technical drawings and manufacturing standards.
• Experience with quality systems and statistical process control (SPC) preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements that enhance safety quality productivity and cost performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support production needs as required.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Valid drivers license

Additional Skills:

Language Skills: Requires extensive tact and communication skills (verbal and written) for direct customer communication. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Able to communicate in English effectively (both written and oral).

Mechanical / Hands-on skills: Must be comfortable with running and trouble-shooting machinery or has shown aptitude working on mechanical / electrical / pneumatic systems.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to create and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to use problem solving when presented with problems or duties that do not have immediate answers or results.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient on the computer including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) and Project Management software. Prior experience utilizing AS400 Database software AutoCAD and ability to create spreadsheets.

Communication Skills: Ability to use active listening and assertive communication when needed. Ability to give positive and constructive feedback effectively.

Problem Solving Skills: Understands and can apply 5 Why mythology Skillful in analysis of problems research to identify root causes and find solutions creativity to find robust and effective solutions to problems. Able to make decisions based on available information.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee must frequently general good health to meet fast paced environment and sometimes high stress situations. Must be able to function in very fast pace moving environment. The employee is occasionally required to; climb or balance; bend stoop kneel crouch or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job the employee is in an office setting and plant floor. The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to low levels of vibration. The employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

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.

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