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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:
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing manufacturing engineering support to resolve production and process-related issues.
- Lead process design initiatives to optimize product flow, material movement, and cell efficiency using continuous improvement methodologies.
- Support new product and process launches, including equipment selection, design, installation, and modification.
- Analyze product structures and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs.
- Conduct and support root cause analysis to address manufacturing concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and technical documentation.
- Monitor and control project scope, objectives, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
- Follow JIT RASIC structure, ensuring accountability for delivery, execution, task completion, and consultation as required.
- Maintain accurate records and backup documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Respond professionally to employee concerns, suggestions, and operational feedback.
- Comply with all company health, safety, and workplace policies and procedures.
- Use, enforce, and ensure compliance with required PPE standards.
- Follow all emergency procedures and actively participate in company safety programs.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and proactively address hazards or non-compliance issues.
- Demonstrate respectful and professional conduct with co-workers, supervisors, and leadership.
- Attend required meetings and training sessions and contribute constructively.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational and business needs.
Required Qualifications
- University degree, college diploma, or successful completion of career-related courses.
- Knowledge of industrial engineering techniques to establish resource requirements and optimize material flow.
- Ability to design and implement efficient manufacturing cell configurations.
- Capability to analyze product structures and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs.
- Adept with problem-solving methodologies.
- Computer literate with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work any shift schedule according to business needs.
- Ability to work overtime and travel with little notice.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external functional areas.
- Thorough knowledge of materials, machine dynamics, and related engineering principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to support manufacturing in resolving production and process issues.
- Demonstrated capability in providing engineering support for new products and process implementation.
- Background in selecting, designing, installing, and modifying equipment and fixtures.
- Strong process design skills to determine optimal product flow.
- Project management skills, including monitoring objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Familiarity with Just-In-Time (JIT) systems and RASIC methodology.
- Ability to lead Design of Experiments (DOE) initiatives.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFA/DFM) principles during product development.
- Ability to develop and evaluate PFMEAs.
- Skill in developing clear and effective manufacturing work instructions.
- Prior leadership or supervisory exposure providi
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Industry | Automotive and Parts Mfg |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | http://www.magna.com/ |
About Company
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
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