Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International • Duncan, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues and provides manufacturing with tools and engineering support to implement new products into production and in the resolution of manufacturing issues. Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards. Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Performs Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis to determine optimum operating parameters to achieve the most efficient cell. Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned project and establishes program time lines. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. May provide work direction and/or supervision to other staff.

Work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills. Functioning with full competency/mastery of work area, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment. Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results. Primarily involves senior/advanced level work, primarily on large projects and may supervise other staff. Elevation to this level will only occur on a selective case-by-case basis.

Provides work direction and direct supervision to Manufacturing Engineers.
Mentors and trains Manufacturing Engineers.
Provides manufacturing with tools and technical engineering support to implement new products and processes into production. Selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
Supports manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues by providing ongoing manufacturing engineering support.
Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards to establish optimum cell configuration (creation of most efficient manufacturing cell from material inflow, through production, to outflow).
Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Performs DOE analysis to determine optimum operating parameters by manipulating variables and analyzing how they interact to achieve the most efficient cell measured in terms of processing time, quality and cost.
Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned project and establishes program time lines.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
Responsible for ensuring all company and business group safety standards and procedures are followed. Takes immediate action to correct any unsafe condition that may arise.
Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves.
Understands and follows existing Magna policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong communication skills in order to communicate with other functional areas both internally and externally for successful completion of projects.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to influence decisions that affect assigned projects.
• Must be technically current in machine design and/or equipment engineering as it applies to job duties with strong understanding of controls and be able to integrate them into process equipment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of materials, machine dynamics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions in order to assist in troubleshooting problems.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing programs to meet goals (i.e. successful program launch).
• Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity.
• Must be able to develop long-term technical strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities.
• Must be able to work independently with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
• Excellent communication/negotiation skills to work in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously.
• Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc.
• Must be able to manage staff toward departmental goals.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new materials, processes, etc. and present information.
• Champions innovative opportunities to expand the organization’s current and future business.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and other current techniques related to manufacturing engineering.
• Ten years’ experience in engineering or related field; or equivalent.
• Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, customers, and programs.
• Must have previous leadership experience
• Must have heavy automation and automotive experience

Responsibilities

• Provides work direction and direct supervision to Manufacturing Engineers.
• Mentors and trains Manufacturing Engineers.
• Provides manufacturing with tools and technical engineering support to implement new products and processes into production.
• Selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
• Supports manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues by providing ongoing manufacturing engineering support.
• Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques.
• Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards to establish optimum cell configuration (creation of most efficient manufacturing cell from material inflow, through production, to outflow).
• Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Performs DOE analysis to determine optimum operating parameters by manipulating variables and analyzing how they interact to achieve the most efficient cell measured in terms of processing time, quality and cost.
• Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned project and establishes program time lines.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring all company and business group safety standards and procedures are followed.
• Takes immediate action to correct any unsafe condition that may arise.
• Understands and follows existing Magna policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements.

Benefits

• Magna invests 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior