Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

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. Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Requirements

Ability to work in a team environment
Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to manage an open issues list effectively coming to resolution of all issues
Ability to offer innovative solutions to manufacturing issues related to product development or enhancement
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to stay abreast of new advancements in technology as they apply to assembly operations
Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as needed to meet customer requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or combination of education and experience.
CNC machining and programming (M&G Code, Macro, Siemen’s Controls), robots and automation (Fanuc), CAD and/or CAD viewer experience, must have a good working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls engineering and standard fabrication
Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Manufacturing experience with CNC equipment preferable in a Die Cast environment.
Minimum of three years
Good interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and Leadership skills
Ability to trouble shoot and find root cause effectively
Detail oriented
Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
Follows and supports Magna’s operating principles, including: Magna Employee Charter, Abide by Kamtek policies and procedures, Open Door Policy, 5S, Safety First, Promote MAFACT benchmarks, Core values, Attend and participate in meetings, Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude.
Follow, comply and enforce all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs (Magna and OSHA Standards). Responsible to ensure employees are properly trained and adhering to such policies and enforcing disciplinary actions when safety infractions occur.
Own production line performance, monitoring KPIs such as OEE, scrap, cycle time, and downtime.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, PFMEA updates, and standard work development.
Manage capital projects, from justification and budgeting to installation, commissioning, and operator training.
Troubleshoot complex production issues, applying structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, root cause analysis).
Strong knowledge of 4 and 5 axis CNC machining, including programming, and electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
Understanding of error proofing techniques and devices to prevent customer related quality issues.
Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and work holding solutions to improve repeatability, reduce setup time, and enhance part quality.
Lead machining capability improvements, including spindle utilization, tool life management, and reduction of scrap and rework.
Troubleshoot machining issues such as chatter, dimensional variation, tool wear, and surface finish problems using structured problem‑solving methods.
Develop process documentation that ensures the robust manufacture of high-pressure die cast structural components finishing operations. Documentation includes work instructions, problem solving techniques, continuous improvement, lessons learned, and other topics as necessary to build world class organization.
Conduct studies of time and motion to determine machine capability, manpower efficiency, and better ergonomics.
Ensure good communication of all customer driven changes to make certain that cast parts are built to proper product revision levels.
Ensure effective timeline management skills are used to ensure timely delivery which meets program milestones and monitor with regular reviews of timelines with process engineers Promote attention to detail ensuring that finishing lines are built and maintained in accordance to Magna and Kamtek build standards.
Participate in quoting of new products ensuring the most suitable methods are being quoted which take into consideration volume and quality requirements
Presentation skills appropriate for both customer and supplier interface
Develop personal goals in WorkDay, to be approved by your Manager, and update your progress throughout the year.
Perform other duties as required