Process Engineer

What we offer:
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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
The Process Engineer is responsible for developing paint processes that ensure Business Plan targets are being met. Ensures cycle time and efficiency targets are constantly met.
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:
- Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Degree required
- Minimum one year of related work experience in paint process/process engineering
- Strong knowledge of production tooling
- Excellent communication skills (English - spoken and written)
- Experience in OEM paint process preferred
- Experience with automated robotic manufacturing processes and equipment
- A self-starter with the ability to manage and execute projects independently
- Proven analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Must be results and team oriented
- Proven ability to effectively interface with technicians, engineering, purchasing, operations, management
- Willingness and availability for infrequent travel for business or training purposes
- Must be flexible to work shifts as required
- Must have demonstrated good work habits for a period of not less than six months in present job
MAIN DUTIES:
- Develop paint processes for all new launch tools
- Continually improve existing processes
- Track program performance to business plan targets and implement corrective measures
- Lead team to review cycle times and overall efficiency
- Create weekly reports summarizing overall yield and utilization
- Drive process trials and quality validations
- Develop design of experiments and engineering trials for new material, tooling and machinery and process development
- Key member of the Capital Project Team, contributing to investment in new technologies
- Drive continuous improvements and cost savings; materials, yield and cycle time improvements
- Technical/project management (capital)
- Provide any required assistance to production's needs
- Support Yield and Utilization teams, CFTs, and program launches
- Participate in DOR and POR measurables
- Perform other duties as assigned
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors