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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.
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.
The Industrial Engineer supports divisions to accelerate cost optimization through application of Lean / Mafact/ Principles. The Engineer is responsible for multiple projects, contributing knowledge, performing analysis, developing solutions, justifying investment, managing implementation projects, integrating systems with processes, providing training, and measuring results. Initiatives will focus on improving current process efficiency, material flow, labor productivity, Failure Cost of Quality, safety and space utilization in alignment with Operational Excellence initiatives including but not limited to WCM – Mafact and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. This position can be based out of Troy, MI or Canada Group Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support and project—based leadership to divisional management teams to facilitate significant improvement activities during periods of plant underperformance, critical launches, special projects, resource shortages, etc. to ensure productivity, efficiency, quality and profit objectives are met.
- Utilize improvement and analysis methods, such as process, inventory and shipment data analysis, PFEP (plan for every part), time and motion studies, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Thinking, facility and work cell design, performance measurement, benchmarking, financial analysis, and cost justification.
- Conduct and facilitate workshops with plant personnel to understand current processes and challenges, to encourage input and jointly develop solution options, to provide training, and manage change.
- Define and manage thru follow up of activities multiple operational improvement initiatives concurrently.
- Share best practice documentation, tools and key learning inside/ outside Exteriors Group and across the Magna organization.
- Document and present logistics solutions to divisions and senior leadership for review and agreement.
- Support Global Divisions onsite during action driven implementation and with results oriented continuous improvement projects in existing facilities.
- Schedule and perform annual assessments at all North American manufacturing plants
- Present assessment results along with recommendations for improvement to Senior Plant Management
- Coach manufacturing plants in the development of improvement plans for Magna Factory Concept (MAFACT) / World Class Manufacturing implementations
- Monitor progress of improvement plan implementation at each manufacturing plant
- Identify benchmark systems at manufacturing plants and share throughout the Exteriors Group
- Record and track improvements noted in internal MAFACT assessments performed by the plants
- Visit and support plants requesting assistance to improve MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing performance / implementation
- Develop, update and modify MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing training material as required
- Participate with other Magna Groups on Magna-wide MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing implementation
- Participate with other Magna Groups on annual MAFACT calibration audits and support Magna Corporate strategy development and deployment
- Regular reviews of the MAFACT guidelines and standards in the plants, on the shop floor, with the plant lean experts
- Maintain MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing information and standards on the company intranet
- Continuously improve skills, knowledge of leading practices and awareness of industry trends.
- Represent our company professionally, and with a high level of integrity and enthusiasm.
- Develop customer relationships that support our ability to be successful.
- Effectively network and communicate within Group and Magna to utilize Operational Excellence resources within the company.
- Utilize effective communication with Employees, Managers, Divisions and Customers.
- Adhere to applicable quality systems
- Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Magna Exteriors Employee Handbook
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
- Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
- Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
- Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
- Lead efforts and drive positive influence Divisions to incorporate new concepts into existing systems with particular emphasis on process repeatability, consistency, quality controls & automation and cost reduction
- Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives as identified and requested by Divisions
- Take on any special projects as assigned by management
- Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Special Knowledge:
Minimum completion of bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related fields, Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of related professional experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
- Minimum 5 years’ Experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
- Demonstrated success in driving medium to large scale capital projects to improve material handling, inventory storage and retrieval, machine setup and utilization, product/service quality, safety, and information management.
- Experience in various manufacturing departments or support team (i.e. Maintenance, Automation) will be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Knowledge of logistics KPIs, cost analysis and labor standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels within and outside of the company
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and build effective teams
- Thinks conceptually and strategically from a Lean or Mafact perspective. Strategic thinker.
- Results-oriented and able to work under pressure
- Proficient in computer skills in MS Office Suite, Visio and AUTOCAD but not preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
- Strong degree of initiative and sense of judgement
- Ability to travel frequently (>75%) within North America and some trips in Europe
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills
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.
- May be required to sit and/or stand in excess of 6 hours
- May be required to lift, push and/or pull up to 40 pounds
- Able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer
- Average mobility to move around a manufacturing environment
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.
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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Regular / Permanent
Magna Exteriors
