HPDC Setting Team Leader

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Telford, Shropshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
The DCM Setting Team Leader manages the DCM Setting team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in die casting processes while mentoring team members.
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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:
Working for a T1 automotive supplier, reporting to the Die Casting Process Supervisor the DCM Setting Team Leaderis responsible for leading the DCM Setting team through experience & perseverance, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the area whilst displaying a clear understanding of the business requirements for safe, efficient and 'on target' setting activities.
Role Responsibilities:
  • Drive the adherence of the company's HSE policies across the department and plant.
  • Lead the development of DCM Setters using the current tools in place for personnel development (e.g. PNet, PDR).
  • Responsible for ensuring all business communications are delivered to the DCM Setting team.
  • Lead all DCM setting activities - demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities for improvement to processes in terms of safety, efficiency and consistency.
  • Lead run-up activities following die change activity to identify areas of improvement and implement robust systems to minimise run up timings.
  • Instigate and lead cross functional improvement projects, using' shot to shot' timing as the priority KPI.
  • Coordinate with all depts with issue identification and rectification to help improve 'Right first time' metrics.
  • Responsible for identifying, capturing and reporting of data required to allow for measurement and improvement of DCM Setting activities.
  • Drive DCM Setting team to maintain process documentation to a certifiable level - e. g., daily audits, settings sheets, standard work instructions.
  • Offer guidance to others in the business through effective communication, leadership, coaching and mentoring.
  • Playing a supporting role in the implementation of new die casting products/technologies through design input, launches/burst builds/tool trials.

EXPERIENCE :
Essential
  • Leadership skills to mentor and coach team members
  • Effective communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong knowledge of DCM Setting activities
  • Experience in Microsoft Packages
  • Understanding & implementation of DCM parameter management
  • Basic knowledge of HPDC die design
  • Process change management experience
  • Project management experience
  • Auditing of processes
  • Root cause analysis - demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving

Desirable
  • ABB basic knowledge - (IRC5)
  • Knowledge of current personnel development tools used at CCUK
  • Previous Automotive T1 experience
  • Basic understanding of Pneumatic Hydraulic and Electrical fault finding
  • Experience of dealing with external suppliers
  • PFMEA knowledge
  • Ability to carry out maintenance fitting and AM/PM tasks
  • Creation of Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
  • Basic knowledge of HPDC die design
  • Experience of involvement in Continuous Improvement Activities

Personal Attributes:
  • Leadership qualities and interpersonal skills
  • Accountability - proactive approach to driving actions; seeing through and following up
  • Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Hands-on problem-solving expertise
  • Flexibility to travel overseas for some weeks duration or assist further challenges on site
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced work environment
  • Objectivity - display the ability to effectively challenge
  • Open minded to the impact of suggestions from the team
  • Analytical approach to engineering challenges
  • Effective communicator through all necessary channels

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.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International

Skills Required

  • Leadership skills to mentor and coach team members
  • Effective communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong knowledge of DCM Setting activities
  • Experience in Microsoft Packages
  • Understanding & implementation of DCM parameter management
  • Basic knowledge of HPDC die design
  • Process change management experience
  • Project management experience
  • Auditing of processes
  • Root cause analysis - demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving
  • ABB basic knowledge - (IRC5)
  • Knowledge of current personnel development tools used at CCUK
  • Previous Automotive T1 experience
  • Basic understanding of Pneumatic Hydraulic and Electrical fault finding
  • Experience of dealing with external suppliers
  • PFMEA knowledge
  • Ability to carry out maintenance fitting and AM/PM tasks
  • Creation of Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
  • Experience of involvement in Continuous Improvement Activities

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Profit sharing is formalized in the corporate constitution, allocating a portion of qualifying pre‑tax profits to employees and typically delivered in cash and/or Magna equity. This structure is positioned as unusually strong for a large manufacturer.
  • Healthcare Strength Core U.S. coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. The breadth of this lineup aligns with mainstream comprehensive employer healthcare.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and profit‑sharing eligibility, with some regions/plants still maintaining defined‑benefit pensions. This mix provides multiple avenues for long‑term savings beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

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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