Program Site Engineer

Magna International•Spring Hill, TN

About The Position

The Program Site Engineer develops manufacturing processes for new products and programs, including specifying assembly equipment, establishing process flow, estimating labor requirements, developing work instructions, and designing and implementing error-proofing. The role prepares quotes and other customer-required submissions and establishes production-floor layouts that support lean manufacturing and effective use of space. The engineer coordinates departmental responsibilities for new-program launches, provides leadership, and audits manufacturing processes for effectiveness and quality. The role represents Nascote at assembly plants for problem evaluation or launches and at vendor shops to validate machines before delivery. It investigates process problems using 8D or similar methods, leads teams to solutions, periodically re-evaluates processes for throughput, labor utilization, and quality, and prepares and follows up on engineering change documents. The position also determines facility and maintenance project requirements, leads the Maintenance team and coordinates daily maintenance activities, and plans and coordinates new line-equipment installation, relocation, and building additions. It may require working various shifts, overtime, and weekends when needed, and includes mentoring entry-level Assembly Manufacturing Engineers. Safety is a priority in work behavior and assembly-line design.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline is required; in special circumstances, candidates without the required education may be considered if they have substantial applicable manufacturing work experience.
Past work in manufacturing operations in an engineering or technical capacity.
Computer skills across common business and engineering applications, with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
Competence using AutoCAD.
Ability to provide statements of work and effectively communicate with and manage equipment suppliers.
Ability to present well to customers and maintain composure in challenging situations.
Ability to assume supervisory duties and perform tasks effectively through others.
Competence in and use of AIAG Core Tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive industry or another assembly-related field.
Three to five years of assembly manufacturing engineering experience.
Maintenance planning and supervision experience.
Experience with robotics.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes for new products and programs, including specifying assembly equipment, establishing process flow, estimating labor requirements, developing work instructions, and designing and implementing error-proofing.
Prepare quotes and other customer-required submissions.
Establish production-floor layouts that promote lean manufacturing and effective use of space.
Coordinate departmental responsibilities for new-program launches, provide leadership, and audit manufacturing processes for effectiveness and quality.
Represent Nascote at assembly plants for problem evaluation or during launches.
Represent Nascote at vendor shops to validate machines before delivery.
Investigate process problems using 8D or similar problem-solving methodologies and lead teams to effective solutions.
Periodically re-evaluate assembly processes to improve throughput, labor utilization, and quality.
Prepare engineering change documents and follow up as changes move through departments.
Use AIAG Core Tools competently.
Determine facility and maintenance project requirements.
Lead the Maintenance team and coordinate daily maintenance activities.
Plan and coordinate new line-equipment installation and relocation, as well as building additions.
Use effective communication skills.
Prioritize safety in work behavior and assembly-line design.
Mentor entry-level Assembly Manufacturing Engineers.
Work various shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.