Industrial Engineer

Magna International•Shepherdsville, KY

18h

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: 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. Job Responsibilities: JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for overseeing plant conveyance, material flow, and layout optimization, as well as managing supplier packaging and freight efficiency. Focuses on enhancing manufacturing processes to boost operational productivity and ensure the timely delivery of materials across the organization. Analyzes production workflows, implements lean manufacturing principles, and collaborates across departments to achieve quality and delivery objectives within a just-in-time (JIT) environment. Additionally, responsible for planning, designing, and managing warehouse layouts to ensure efficient storage of all parts. Supports part planning, material handling process design, value stream mapping, and conducts studies to foster continuous improvement.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field or another educational equivalent.
2-5 years or proven prior experience, preferably in the areas of high-volume assembly and sequencing.
Candidates with manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain logistics background will be considered; experience within automotive and/or seating industry preferred.
Or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
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 in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project add AutoCAD software.
Familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, One-Piece-Flow, Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, 5S, etc.).
Must be self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automatic material handling equipment (i.e. AGV).
Experience with SAP ERP system.
Experience in an automotive TS/IATF environment.
Experience with CAD, process simulation, data analysis tools, material handling system design, and warehouse planning
Proven project and time management ability.
Experience working in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Overseeing plant conveyance, material flow, and layout optimization
Managing supplier packaging and freight efficiency
Enhancing manufacturing processes to boost operational productivity
Ensuring the timely delivery of materials across the organization
Analyzing production workflows
Implementing lean manufacturing principles
Collaborating across departments to achieve quality and delivery objectives within a just-in-time (JIT) environment
Planning, designing, and managing warehouse layouts to ensure efficient storage of all parts
Supporting part planning, material handling process design, value stream mapping
Conducting studies to foster continuous improvement
Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure quality performance.
Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) to analyze current state processes and identify waste or bottlenecks, then develop future state plans for process improvement.
Uses VSM and time studies to identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
Responsible for designing dunnage, conveyance equipment, and line-side racking systems.
Responsible for maintaining all supplier Packaging Approval Data Sheet (PADS) forms and coordinating any packaging trials.
Responsible for managing all Product Change Notice (PCN) updates related to process modifications, material flow, packaging, and presentation.
Attends all change control meetings to ensure proper implementation and communication.
Assist in training staff on new processes, part planning strategies, warehouse layouts, material handling procedures, and value stream mapping concepts.
Administers and ensures compliance with the Quality, Environmental, and Material Management System requirements as outlined in the policy manuals.
Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely, follows all company policies and reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and ergonomic practices in warehouse and material handling activities.
Support the development of the plant traffic management plan.