Magna Engineered Glass: Stamping Tooling Lead

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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:
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:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Tooling Lead at Magna Engineered Glass is a self-directed hands-on leader who supports and prioritizes the activities of their assigned technical team. This role ensures that products produced meet the customer needs in the areas of cost and quality. They ensure that a safe work environment is always maintained. They participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including new tool development, to support production.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and rectify common tooling issues, contributing to uninterrupted production.
• Participate and manage preventative maintenance on tooling, ability to adjust schedule as needed.
• Ability to work with design team and other departments to support new tool build.
• Ability to communicate with external vendors (build shops) on design reviews and support new tool builds off-site.
• Direct the day-to-day responsibilities of technical team, providing hands-on support.
• Development of employees using established training and training matrices, including on the job and classroom training.
• Presents new information to large and small groups.
• Administers and applies company policy consistently and fairly.
• Supports the supervisor/manager with employee personnel decisions and performance reviews.
• Contributes to maintaining and developing team morale.
• Responsible for continuous improvement for customer concerns, on time delivery through schedule attainment, quality, scrap reduction, safety and morale.
• Leads teams through problem solving process, documents issues and identifies solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Supports Continuous Improvement team in the performance and completion of time studies of operation while developing and performing, with the team, work sequence, standardized work and takt time charting
• Troubleshoot and ability to root cause an area of concern, filling out appropriate documentation as required.
• Collaborate cross functionally to develop new tools for assigned presses.
• Organize and manage inventory records to effectively track the tools, including having essential components on hand to support production demand.
• Support 5S initiatives including managing lubricants, maintaining proper application and cleanliness. May be required to handle hazardous waste.
• Maintain an organized and orderly workplace, following 5S and ensuring team follows 5S.
• Train and assist technical team in their daily tasks, as well as educate them about press maintenance. Provide support to technical team on all production shifts.
• Foster teamwork by sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
• Partner and collaborate with the scheduling team to determine material quantities based on machine run time.
• Support the scheduling for production demand.
• Responsible for understanding blueprints, to know how and when production can be adjusted. Partner with quality and design teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Skilled in operating conventional toolroom equipment including lathes, mills, and grinders. Proficient in blueprint reading.
• Strong communication skills, capable of interacting professionally at all levels of the organization and external vendors.
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Journeyman card and 5 year of related work experience, or the equivalent in education and experience.
• 5+ years of automotive experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols in manufacturing environments.
• Competent and certified in safe operation of a forklift and overhead crane.
• Familiarity with quality control functions and precision gauge usage.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, including staff development and goal achievement.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate team toward goals of a moderate-term focus.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10% of the time).
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, Hazardous Waste Certification (training provided).
• Capable of lifting approximately 40 pounds regularly and up to 60 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office Environment: 10%
• Plant Environment: 90%
• The employee must be able to tolerate standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• It requires Near/Far/Depth/Color vision in order to be able to tolerate the eye strain associated with working on precision details all day.
• Must be able to tolerate the use of a keyboard and mouse on average of 1-2 hours per workday.
• While working in the Plant environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes, and various levels of temperature created by the manufacturing process.

KEY COMPENTENCIES:

• Technical Proficiency: A successful technical lead should have a strong command of the technical aspects of press setup, tooling maintenance, and machining processes. This includes the ability to operate and maintain various equipment such as presses, lathes, mills, and grinders. They should also be adept at reading blueprints and understanding the intricacies of different types of tooling.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Technical team leadership often involves addressing unexpected challenges in press operations and tooling. A successful technical team lead should excel in problem-solving, quickly diagnosing issues, and implementing effective solutions to ensure smooth production and minimize downtime.
• Attention to Detail: Precise adjustments and meticulous maintenance are vital in this role. A successful technical team lead should possess a keen eye for detail to ensure that tooling components are aligned accurately, presses are set up correctly, and parts are produced within required tolerances.
• Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication and collaboration skills are crucial for a technical lead. They must work closely with operators, supervisors and other departments to convey information, troubleshoot issues, and provide guidance on press operations and maintenance. Positively contribute to the technical team's development.
• Adaptability and Agility: The manufacturing environment can be dynamic and fast-paced. A successful technical team lead should be adaptable and agile, capable of handling multiple tasks, adjusting to changing priorities, and responding effectively to unexpected production demands or challenges.

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:
Magna Exteriors