Sewer

Magna International•Novi, MI

About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 5 years of directly related experience to include demonstrated performance in handling/completing more complex sewing.
Knowledge of sewing assembly (e.g. cut seams, notch locations, seam allowances).
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering drawings and specifications.
Manufacturing process and equipment knowledge including advanced manufacturing equipment (CNC Sewing, Docu-Sew, etc).
Ability operate and process material on the digital cutting equipment with an understanding of material efficiencies.
Familiarity with fabric/materials qualities (e.g. nap) and the ability to provide recommendations based on component design.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must demonstrate sewing skills through a registered test sample.
Regularly bends, stoops, crouches, reaches and stands to access materials and machinery.
Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Support trim studio and trim engineering activities with sewing of trim covers, cover assemblies and the verification of the released product through the process of trim development.
Produce sew samples for manufacturing, testing, pre-production and validation samples.
Provide guidance to and trains sewing personnel in all the applicable trim process disciplines.
Assist with the development and evaluation of the prototype and production seating components.
Assist trim studio management and engineering activities by providing guidance on the appropriate sewing sequences in a production setting by simulating the production sewing sequences.
Verify pattern walk and notifies appropriate personnel of problems within the sewing on a trim cover assembly.
Consult with engineering and manufacturing groups during the trim development process to support manufacturing feasibility.
Perform layout and cutting of fabric/leather/vinyl, foam and foundation patterns as well as assembly of all related components (in manual & digital cutting process)
Assist with training and mentorship of team members on the sewing process
Maintain working knowledge of all parts required to build and/or tear down seat complete assembly.
Assist with obtaining materials, components etc. for development.
Teardown and build seats as required.
Perform preventative maintenance, pre-start inspections, and verification of equipment utilizing established procedures, as directed.
Maintain Good Housekeeping of the area
Ensure adherence to company, departmental and health and safety systems and policies to meet legislative requirements.
Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).