Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International, Inc

Birmingham, Alabama

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

8D, Automotive Technology, Benchmarking, Budgeting, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Capital Project, Chassis Engineering, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Conduct Studies, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Electricity, Environmental Health, Ergonomics, High Pressure Die Casting, Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, OSHA, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma DMAIC, Standards Development, Time Management

LOCATION

Birmingham, Alabama

POSTED

7 days ago

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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:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

1.Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.

2. Follows and supports Magna's operating principles, including:

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

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

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

d. 5S - Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy "Everything has a place. Everything in its place".

e. 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.

f. Promote MAFACT benchmarks to achieve World Class Manufacturing.

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

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

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

3. Follow, comply and enforce all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs (Magna and OSHA Standards). Responsible to ensure employees are properly trained and adhering to such policies and enforcing disciplinary actions when safety infractions occur.

4. Own production line performance, monitoring KPIs such as OEE, scrap, cycle time, and downtime.

5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, PFMEA updates, and standard work development.

6. Manage capital projects, from justification and budgeting to installation, commissioning, and operator training.

7. Troubleshoot complex production issues, applying structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, root cause analysis).

8. Strong knowledge of 4 and 5 axis CNC machining, including programming, and electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

9. Understanding of error proofing techniques and devices to prevent customer related quality issues.

10. Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and work holding solutions to improve repeatability, reduce setup time, and enhance part quality.

11. Lead machining capability improvements, including spindle utilization, tool life management, and reduction of scrap and rework.

12. Troubleshoot machining issues such as chatter, dimensional variation, tool wear, and surface finish problems using structured problem‑solving methods. 13. Develop process documentation that ensures the robust manufacture of high-pressure die cast structural components finishing operations. Documentation includes work instructions, problem solving techniques, continuous improvement, lessons learned, and other topics as necessary to build world class organization.

14. Conduct studies of time and motion to determine machine capability, manpower efficiency, and better ergonomics.

15. Ensure good communication of all customer driven changes to make certain that cast parts are built to proper product revision levels.

16. Ensure effective timeline management skills are used to ensure timely delivery which meets program milestones and monitor with regular reviews of timelines with process engineers Promote attention to detail ensuring that finishing lines are built and maintained in accordance to Magna and Kamtek build standards.

17. Participate in quoting of new products ensuring the most suitable methods are

About the Company

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/

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