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:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
Double days role 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm
Position Summary:
This position requires a time served CNC Setter with a proven track record and experience in
machining aluminium diecast components on high speed 5 axis machines. Reporting directly to the CNC Senior Setter and with direct support to the Production Supervisor on the shift, the CNC Tech/process Engineer is required to be able to work off their own initiative whilst also liaising with Production, Quality and Maintenance to respond to any issues that affect CNC operation.
The CNC Tech/Process Engineer is responsible for proving new programs, commissioning new fixtures and cutting tools. Monitoring part quality and dimensional reports to maintain optimum machining conditions. The CNC Tech/Process Engineer will be responsible for the training and development of the setter/operators across the shift pattern and control standards and safe working practices. Performing machining troubleshooting and TPMs are also key tasks for this role.
Role Responsibilities:
This role entails but is not limited to: -
- Support production on a daily basis.
- Competent in running CNC's and all aspects of the machine performance, fault finding and diagnostics.
- Maintain hydraulic fixture operation, clamping repeatability and machining position to casting.
- Change tools, track tool life, investigate tool breakages.
- Monitor part quality, adjust offsets and improve process capability.
- Develop and maintain process documentation as well as assist in the generation of SWI's.
- Set procedures and standards
- Drive TPM and 5S
- Train, mentor and guide others on how to operate equipment safely and correctly
- Other related duties as determined by the Process Engineering Manager or Process Engineers.
- Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant
Essential Experience:
- Apprentice served or formal college certification
- Proven CNC machine setting in a JIT production environment.
- 5 axis high speed machining of aluminium castings.
- Demonstrate suitable problem-solving techniques
- Programming G&M codes, preferably Siemens controllers.
- Strong understanding of tooling & fixture design principles
- Delivery of training
Desirable Experience:
- Experience within castings sector
- ABB robot operation, straightening processes. and programming
- Experience of function and purpose of straightening presses
- Use of 5S to improve production environment
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to prioritise tasks against demand.
- Good problem-solving skills with a logical approach.
- Able to maintain focus on the wide range of challenges that arise via the generation of lists/action trackers to working from notes.
- Confidence to challenge existing working practices and raise the standard.
- Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
- Work independently to deliver a sustainable process
- Good communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive in approach with a "can do attitude"
- Flexibility. Willingness to attend off-site training courses as required and offset working hours to facilitate training and face to face communications when necessary.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Work Environment
Plant conditions necessitate exposure to heat, cold, dust, hot objects, and loud noises within our manufacturing environment. Full Health and Safety training and PPE provided for all conditions.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.
We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.