Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International•Holly, MI

15d

About The Position

Provides manufacturing engineering leadership for new product launches, process design, production support, and continuous improvement. Applies industrial engineering and Design of Experiment (DOE) methods to optimize product flow, operating parameters, quality, cost, and manufacturing-cell efficiency. Manages assigned project objectives, costs, resources, and timelines. The role may include direct reports, including technicians, and accountability for technician leadership, production-floor technical escalation, product compliance, and workplace safety.

Requirements

Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, with 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 manufacturing engineering techniques.
Technically current knowledge of machine design and/or equipment engineering as applicable to job duties, including controls and operating logic, and the ability to integrate them 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 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.
Monitor assigned project objectives, costs, and timelines.
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 on a regular basis.
Establish individual development plans by identifying skills and knowledge needed for current and future responsibilities.
Maintain vacation, overtime, off-line training, shift coverage, and relief schedules to support operational requirements.
Maintain team performance by ensuring accurate and complete diagnosis of product and equipment issues, including required logging.
Serve as the first layer of escalation for technical issues on the production floor and coordinate timely investigation, containment, and resolution.
Ensure products returning to the production floor meet applicable customer and Magna Electronics requirements.
Ensure a safe work environment and reinforce compliance with established safety requirements and practices.