Industrial Engineer

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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:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing material flow throughout the entire value stream, from the supply base through manufacturing and ultimately to the operator workstation. This role owns the Digital Plan for Every Part (PFEP), leveraging advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), simulation modeling, and Factory of the Future technologies to create a highly efficient, data-driven material delivery system. The position serves as the strategic leader for material conveyance, inventory optimization, automation integration, and future-state manufacturing logistics.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital PFEP Ownership & Governance

• Develop, maintain, and govern a comprehensive Digital PFEP database for all production and indirect materials.

• Ensure accurate part attributes including dimensions, packaging, consumption rates, storage locations, transportation methods, and delivery frequencies.

• Establish data governance standards to maintain PFEP accuracy and integrity.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Launch, Purchasing, and Operations teams to ensure alignment.

• Drive PFEP integration with ERP, MES, WMS, and automated material handling systems.

Material Flow Optimization

• Analyze end-to-end material movement from supplier docks through production consumption.

• Develop optimal replenishment strategies including JIT, sequenced delivery, line-side presentation, and supermarket systems.

• Establish standardized material presentation methods to improve ergonomics and productivity.

• Reduce touches, travel distance, inventory levels, and material handling waste.

• Lead Value Stream Mapping and Material Flow Mapping initiatives.

AI-Powered Logistics Analytics

• Utilize AI tools to analyze material consumption patterns and logistics performance.

• Develop predictive models for inventory shortages, line disruptions, container utilization, and supplier performance.

• Use machine learning algorithms to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.

• Create automated dashboards and decision-support tools for operations teams.

• Partner with Digital Manufacturing and IT teams on AI roadmap development.

Material Flow Simulation & Digital Twin Development

• Build simulation models of material movement using Digital Twin technologies.

• Model AMR routes, tugger paths, supermarket sizing, storage requirements, and conveyance systems.

• Simulate production changes, volume increases, labor reductions, and automation investments.

• Evaluate scenarios for new product launches and facility expansions.

• Use simulation outputs to support capital expenditure decisions and ROI analysis.

Automation & Conveyance Strategy

• Develop strategies for AMRs, AGVs, ASRS, automated conveyors, smart carts, autonomous forklifts, and future logistics technologies.

• Evaluate automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

• Support implementation of automated replenishment and material tracking systems.

• Ensure integration between physical automation systems and digital planning tools.

• Drive standardization of automated logistics processes across the facility.

Factory of the Future Leadership

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