Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International•Holly, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides manufacturing engineering leadership for new product launches, process design, production support, and continuous improvement. The role applies industrial engineering and Design of Experiment (DOE) methods to optimize product flow, operating parameters, quality, cost, and manufacturing-cell efficiency, while managing assigned project objectives, costs, resources, and timelines. The position may include direct reports, including technicians, and is accountable for technician leadership, production-floor technical escalation, product compliance, and workplace safety. The engineer provides technical support for new product and process implementation; selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures; troubleshoots production issues and develops sustainable corrective actions; and leads process design and continuous improvement. The role also establishes resource requirements, material flow, and cell configurations; analyzes product structures and manufacturing processes to reduce inefficiencies and costs; and uses DOE analysis to set operating parameters. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage design changes, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines, using CAD software and related tools as required. The role leads, supports, and prioritizes technician activities across all shifts. It provides employee guidance and feedback, supports development planning, and maintains schedules for vacation, overtime, training, shift coverage, and relief. The engineer serves as the first layer of escalation for production-floor technical issues and coordinates investigation, containment, and resolution. The position ensures product and equipment issues are accurately diagnosed and logged, products returning to the production floor meet customer and Magna Electronics requirements, and established safety practices are followed. Magna Electronics develops, tests, and manufactures complex electronic systems for the global automotive industry, with a focus on smarter, cleaner, safer, and lighter mobility. Magna states that it is an equal opportunity employer and may use AI tools to assist with initial application screening; final decisions are made by the hiring manager and hiring team.

Requirements

Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
Proven experience working with cross-functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Minimum three years’ experience in engineering or a related field.
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and other current techniques related to manufacturing engineering.
Technical currency in machine design and/or equipment engineering as applied to the job, including understanding operating logic and integrating controls into process equipment.
Thorough knowledge of materials and machine dynamics.
Experience identifying design issues, troubleshooting, and proposing solutions.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of optical principles.

Responsibilities

Provide manufacturing engineering leadership for new product launches, process design, production support, and continuous improvement.
Apply industrial engineering and DOE methods to optimize product flow, operating parameters, quality, cost, and manufacturing-cell efficiency.
Manage assigned project objectives, costs, resources, and timelines.
Provide technical engineering support for new product and process implementation.
Select, design, install, and modify equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
Troubleshoot production issues and develop sustainable corrective actions.
Lead process design and continuous improvement activities to optimize manufacturing flow.
Establish resource requirements, material flow, and optimum cell configuration using industrial engineering techniques and company standards.
Analyze product structures and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce cost.
Use DOE analysis to establish operating parameters that improve processing time, quality, and cost.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage design changes, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.
Use CAD software and related tools as required.
Lead, support, and prioritize technician activities across all shifts.
Provide leadership, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees, and establish individual development plans.
Maintain vacation, overtime, off-line training, shift coverage, and relief schedules to support operational requirements.
Ensure accurate and complete diagnosis and logging of product and equipment issues.
Serve as the first layer of escalation for production-floor technical issues and coordinate timely investigation, containment, and resolution.
Ensure products returning to the production floor meet applicable customer and Magna Electronics requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and reinforce compliance with established safety requirements and practices.