Industrial Engineer

Magna International•Clinton, TN

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About The Position

The Industrial Engineer supports manufacturing operations at Eagle Bend by improving processes, efficiency, quality, cost, safety, and workplace organization. The role applies Lean Manufacturing principles, supports Mafact (Magna Factory Concept) standards and continuous improvement activities, and works with production and engineering teams. Most of the work is directly on the shop floor, with occasional overnight travel and additional hours on different shifts potentially required. The position is responsible for product quality and conformance to customer specifications under documented systems, and has authority to stop non-conforming processes and report them. It also supports new program development using the Cosma Program Management Process (CPMP) and Advance Quality Planning Process (APQP), helps develop reporting systems, and contributes to safety, health, and environmental compliance.

Requirements

2–5 years of manufacturing operations, supervisory, and/or related technical experience is helpful.
Experience in metal stamping, tooling, assembly, resistance and MIG welding, and safety.
Understanding of plant operations and process flow as they relate to engineering.
Strong organizational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of Mafact concepts and ability to assist with internal and external Mafact-standard audits.
Ability to work with team members at all organizational levels, including management, engineers, supervisors, technicians, and manufacturing operators.
Excellent math skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work additional hours on different shifts may be required.
Ability to move throughout the plant; extended sitting and standing, reaching, and bending; occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required.
Compliance with personal protective equipment requirements in a loud work environment.

Nice To Haves

Industrial Engineering degree, preferably a four-year B.S. from a university or college.
Technical education in Lean Manufacturing, time and motion studies, work sampling, plant layout, and/or ergonomics.

Responsibilities

Ensure product quality and conformance to customer specifications per control plans and documented TS16949 and ISO14001 systems; stop non-conforming processes and report them to the appropriate representatives.
Implement Lean Manufacturing methods and principles.
Help achieve cost-saving goals aligned with the business plan.
Train team members in Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Coordinate process improvements for existing operations and record and monitor their effects on efficiency, scrap, and other indicators.
Support development of and compliance with Mafact standards.
Assist in developing and implementing work standardization techniques.
Optimize work-cell layouts using material-flow logic and operator ergonomics.
Participate in plant layout reviews to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Support engineering personnel with new program development using CPMP and APQP.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and workplace safety enhancements.
Develop and improve reporting systems.
Help guide the Continuous Improvement Coordinator and CI team members.
Perform housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the manager.
Support and enforce compliance with TS16949 and ISO14001 procedures and work instructions.
Help provide a safe and healthful work environment; advise people of actual or potential hazards and ensure necessary training and PPE are provided.
Cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies, including OSHA and the EPA, during inspections.
Know, follow, and enforce applicable SH&E rules, policies, and procedures.
Help manage safety performance measures, including incident rate, monthly inspection results, and EOS scores.