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:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum Five (5) years related experience within an automotive assembly or similar manufacturing industry
- Experience in Project Management
- Able to read and interpret CAD drawings, experience with AutoCAD
- Knowledge of MIG welding aluminum and galvanized steel
- Knowledge of stamping, hydroforming, E-coat and CNC machining an asset
- Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Appropriate presentation skills for customer interface
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to uphold confidentiality
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
RESPONSIBILITIES / EFFORTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Handles medium size projects from inception to completion (timing, concept, feasibility, design, construction, try-out, launch, final buy-off (PPAP and run at rate), prototype programs, and engineering changes) with moderate follow-up by leadership.
- Conducts appropriate Manpower efficiency studies - through time and motion studies or standard data. Line balancing manpower, machine charts and analysis
- Prepares reports, charts and other documentation required for engineering records and projects
- Works with all departments and customers to design solutions that improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety and maintenance related issues
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives
- Assists in developing material handling logistics (i.e. - Aisle layout, bin placement, dunnage assists, etc.)
- Reviews, monitors and co-ordinates tooling design, build, approval process and capital budgets
- Supervises equipment relocation and installation to Deco Automotive
- Assists in setting up preventative maintenance program for new equipment
- Assists in resolving quality concerns
- Reviews, co-ordinates and implements all customer approved engineering changes, including part level communication updates, physical part update, process sheet update, physical tooling change, etc
- Interfaces with production departments, customers and vendors to design packaging solutions to improve production planning, efficiency, ergonomic design and economic viability of our operation
- Reviews, monitors and co-ordinates custom packaging design, build, approval process and capital budgets
- Assists in setting up preventive maintenance program for e-coat and shipping racks
- Co-ordinates all required actions to resolve quality and safety concerns related to packaging
- Reviews, co-ordinates and implements packaging changes as a result of customer approved engineering changes
- Supports new business quoting process with packaging recommendation including pack densities and design concepts for custom racks
- Updates and documents current plant layouts
- Supports new business quoting process with packaging recommendations including pack densities and design concepts for custom racks as well as plant layout drawings
- Supports activities for successful attainment of PPAP and GP-9
- Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function
- Adheres to Deco Automotive's Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Trust, Honesty, Fairness and Loyalty
- Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as Outlined in the Team Member Handbook, Quality and Environmental Programs (i.e. TS16949, ISO14001)
- Understands, promotes and lives by Magna's philosophies and the Employee's Charter
- Performs other duties as required
SAFETY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safety in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as company policies and guidelines.
- Report to his/her leader or designate any contravention of the act, any known hazards or defects in equipment
- Responsible for Good House Keeping in your area.
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.












