Industrial Engineer

Magna International•Newaygo, NE

12d

About The Position

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling. This role uses engineering and continuous improvement techniques to establish the optimum manufacturing cell configuration, ensuring the most efficient manufacturing process from material inflow, through production, to outflow. The position leads the systemization and standardization of product routings, process descriptions, material flow/usage, and throughput rates within the vision of Lean Manufacturing. It also provides input for facility planning, plant layouts, and performs capacity studies to determine if plants are capable of filling customer orders, developing detailed plans/layouts to maximize process efficiencies and minimize space costs. Other duties may be necessary in support of business objectives, and may include providing work direction and/or supervision to other staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent.
Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, workstation layout, process flow, and other current techniques related to industrial engineering.
Demonstrated strong communication skills in order to communicate with other functional areas both internally and externally for successful completion of projects.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to influence decisions that affect assigned projects.
Three years experience in engineering or related field; or equivalent (for Level II).
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions in order to assist in troubleshooting problems (for Level II).
Eight years progressive professional level experience in engineering or project/program management and full competency/mastery of work area (for Level III).
Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, process, machines, etc. (for Level III).
Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing programs to meet goals (i.e. successful program launch) (for Level III).
Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity (for Level III).
Must be able to develop long-term technical strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities (for Level III).
Must be able to work independently with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision (for Level III).
Excellent communication/negotiation skills to work in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas (for Level III).
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously (for Level III).
Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities (for Level III).
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc. (for Level III).
Must be able to manage staff toward departmental goals (for Level III).

Nice To Haves

At level I, work is primarily routine and focused on small projects and plant layout work for existing facilities. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies established and well-defined engineering techniques and procedures based on guidance provided directly by person or in the form of regulations. Decisions involve limited risk to the organization. Primarily involves entry through intermediate level work.
At level II, work is moderately complex and difficult in character and requires project management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard company procedures and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into solutions applicable to the particular assignment. Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field.
At level III, work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and regulatory knowledge in addition to program/project management skills. Functioning with full competency and mastery of work area, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment. Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results. Primarily involves senior/advanced level work. Responsible for all aspects of assigned programs/projects and supervises and/or provides work direction to other staff. Elevation to this level will only occur on a selective case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Using engineering and continuous improvement techniques, establishes optimum manufacturing cell configuration (creation of most efficient manufacturing cell from material inflow, through production, to outflow). Determines product flow by evaluating resource requirements, material flow, equipment rates, and ergonomic considerations. Establishes most efficient machine rates by determining most efficient, ergonomically correct means of establishing optimum manufacturing cell configuration.
Leads process of systemization and standardization of product routings, process descriptions, material flow/usage and throughput rates within the vision of Lean Manufacturing. Maintains manufacturing database to track and ensure accurate process descriptions, routings, and throughput rates and raw material usage documentation.
Provides input for facility planning, plant layouts, and performs capacity studies to determine if plants are capable of filling customer orders in accordance with five-year business plan. Develops detailed plans and layouts so that manufacturing operations can maximize process efficiencies and minimize space costs.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned project and establishes program time lines. May provide work direction and/or supervision to other staff.