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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Scope of Position
Minimum Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Scope of Position
- Prepares routine engineering assignments, simple plans, designs, calculations, etc. May carry out routine technical survey's or inspections and prepare reports. Less than three years experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or significant related technical experience.
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably high-volume automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2.
- Basic understanding of CNC programming and manufacturing automation.
- Knowledge of quality standards and certification processes (QS-9000, IATF 16949, ISO) preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD software (AutoCAD) for creating sketches, drawings, and technical illustrations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interface effectively with corporate staff, vendors, customers, and plant employees.
- Experience supporting plant startups, new product launches, and high-volume manufacturing operations is a plus.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and APQP process is desirable.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and support cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare routine engineering assignments, simple plans, designs, calculations, and reports to support manufacturing operations.
- Conduct basic technical surveys, inspections, and assist in documenting findings.
- Support process documentation, including control plans, reaction plans, PFMEAs, and update documents as new models are introduced.
- Assist Supplier Quality and Manufacturing during ongoing production of new products and critical periods.
- Collaborate with management, engineering, maintenance, and production staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and operational considerations for a three-shift facility.
- Apply basic statistical methods to evaluate machinery and process capability.
- Utilize formal problem-solving techniques (8-Step, DOE, mistake-proofing) to identify issues and recommend corrective actions through designated channels.
- Support CNC program edits and troubleshoot basic programming issues as required.
- Assist production with quality concerns by identifying root causes, developing action plans, and driving implementation.
- Participate in plant layout planning, machinery placement, and material handling strategies.
- Support shop floor personnel training activities and pursue personal training for skill development.
- Assist Manufacturing Engineers in tool trials, capability studies, and development of standardized supporting documents.
- Help develop and maintain Manufacturing Engineering Standards, templates, and documentation processes.
- Support APQP activities, line balancing, workstation content planning, and production documentation.
- Assist in creating safety and ergonomics documentation for manufacturing processes.
- Develop reports on scrap, Key Manufacturing Indicators (KMIs), and continuous improvement projects; present weekly updates to management.
- Ensure proper control, approval, release, and archiving of engineering documents, including CAD drawings and part numbering.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and MAFACT activities, process innovation initiat
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Muncie, Indiana |
| 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.
Skills
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)unmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- AutoCADunmatched
- Automotive Industryunmatched
- Automotive Technologyunmatched
- BASIC Programming Languageunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Workstationsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Document Archivingunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Documentation Modelsunmatched
- Documentation Planunmatched
- Documentation Standardsunmatched
- Ergonomicsunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Illustrating Abilityunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Line Balancingunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Automationunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Plant Layout and Designunmatched
- Powertrainunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Capabilityunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Production Scheduleunmatched
- Proofreadingunmatched
- QS 9000unmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Staff Trainingunmatched
- Standards Developmentunmatched
- Startupunmatched
- Statisticsunmatched
- Support Documentationunmatched
- Technical Drawingunmatched
- Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
- Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
- United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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