Foam Process Engineer

Magna International • Shepherdsville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

• Engineering degree highly preferred or combination of equivalent work experience and education
• Experience in foam manufacturing, chemical processing, automotive manufacturing, or a related production environment.
• Experience with process control systems, HMIs, data collection, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• A high level of analytical ability is required to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be proficient with computer software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Create spreadsheets and databases and be familiar with AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Verify startup readiness by confirming chemical inventories, HMI communication, equipment functionality, and line readiness.
• Ensure compliance with process control plans, operating procedures, safety requirements, and 5S standards.
• Develop and execute TPM action plans, support maintenance activities, and coordinate with Maintenance and Operations on equipment/process issues.
• Analyze production data, lead density and scrap reduction initiatives, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions while providing leadership and direction to hourly team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level