Automation Engineer

Magna International • Highland Park, MI

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About The Position

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches.
• Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time.
• Implement error proofing systems throughout the department.
• Review and implement new technologies.
• Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans.
• Provide training and guidance on secondary equipment to all department personnel and maintenance staff.
• Ensure all secondary equipment programs are backed up and up to date.
• Respond to downtime.
• Design, install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems.
• Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve or products, processes, and equipment.
• Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors.
• Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds.
• Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation.
• Assist in creating effective PM’s for new equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed