Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides manufacturing engineering leadership for new product launches, process design, production support, and continuous improvement. Applies industrial engineering and Design of Experiment (DOE) methods to optimize product flow, operating parameters, quality, cost, and manufacturing-cell efficiency. Manages assigned project objectives, costs, resources, and timelines. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer may have direct reports, including technicians, and is accountable for technician leadership, production-floor technical escalation, product compliance, and workplace safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. 
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and other current techniques related to manufacturing engineering.
• Must be technically current in machine design and/or equipment engineering as it applies to job duties with understanding of controls (i.e. operating logic) and be able to integrate them into process equipment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of materials, machine dynamics, etc.
• Understanding of optical principles is preferred.
• Experience in identifying design issues, troubleshooting, and proposing solutions.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Provides technical engineering support for new product and process implementation.
• Selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
• Troubleshoots production issues and develops sustainable corrective actions.
• Leads process design and continuous improvement activities to optimize manufacturing flow.
• Establishes resource requirements, material flow, and optimum cell configuration using industrial engineering techniques and Company standards.
• Analyzes product structures and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce cost.
• Uses DOE analysis to establish operating parameters that improve processing time, quality, and cost.
• Monitors assigned project objectives, costs, and timelines.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage design changes, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.
• Uses CAD software and related tools, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Fusion 360, as required.

LEADERSHIP AND DIRECT REPORT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads, supports, and prioritizes technician activities across all shifts.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees on a regular basis.
• Establishes individual development plans by identifying the skills and knowledge needed for current and future responsibilities.
• Maintains vacation, overtime, off-line training, shift coverage, and relief schedules to support operational requirements.
• Maintains team performance by ensuring accurate and complete diagnosis of product and equipment issues, including required logging in accordance with established procedures and practices.
• Serves as the first layer of escalation for technical issues that arise on the production floor and coordinates timely investigation, containment, and resolution.
• Ensures all products returning to the production floor meet applicable customer and Magna Electronics requirements.
• Ensures a safe work environment is maintained at all times and reinforces compliance with established safety requirements and practices.

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.

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.

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