Production Technical Leader - K1

Magna International, Inc

Birmingham, Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Assembly Line, Automotive Technology, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Blueprints, Chassis Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Documentation, Electricity, Environmental Health, Environmental Work, Hydraulic Engineering, ISO 14001, Identify Issues, Leadership, Line Balancing, Machine Tool, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical Testing, Microsoft Office, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Product Engineering, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Metrics, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Leadership, Test Fixtures, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Birmingham, Alabama
POSTED
Today
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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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. Lead and comply with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs. Lead and supports and Magna's operating principles, including:

Magna Employee Charter - Operating under its principles by treating all team members equally, fairly and with dignity and respect.

Abide by Kamtek policies and procedures as described in the most current version of the Employee Handbook.

Open Door Policy - Solves issues with two-way, open and friendly communication.

Safety First - Obey the plant's safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard.

Promote MAFACT benchmarks to achieve World Class Manufacturing.

Core values - Treat all team members equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values.

Attend and participate in Team, Department, Plant-wide and any other meetings as required.

Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility.

C48 - Listens to issues and concerns and responds within 48 hours

Supports efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.

Provide technical robot expertise to division personnel to support existing and new customer programs

Develop best robot practices and build processes to implement them as standards across the division

Lead robot safety objective in the facility

Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum efficiencies while maintaining our high-quality standards

Ability to perform electrical diagnosis, recommend repair or repair as needed

Maintain accurate documentation resulting in shared knowledge of issues and lessons learned

Troubleshoot and train others on identifying root causes of equipment failures.

Work closely with the controls group of the facility to ensure all backups are cataloged properly and accurately

Utilize good working knowledge of all technologies used in the development and build of automated assembly lines. Execute equipment efficiency studies, through time and motion studies, or standard data to ensure effective line balancing

Work to achieve company goals, objectives as communicated by divisional leadership

Complies with relevant quality and environmental programs (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 14001)

Conducts themselves in a professional manner

Keeps work area clean and organized

Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perform other duties as required.

SKILL

  • Familiar with Advanced Product Quality Planning methods
  • Familiarity with Engineering and Quality practices and procedures including PPAP, blueprint reading, DG&T, use of measuring instruments, checking aids/fixtures, mechanical testing, etc.
  • Familiarity with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
  • Computer skills in Microsoft office suite
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot equipment, processes, etc.
  • Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements
  • Able to appreciate and maintain proper level of confidentiality, using discretion and tact
  • Must be able to understand written instructions
  • Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
  • Understand and promote Magna's philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee's Charter).
  • Follow, comply and enforce all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

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.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/