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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.\nGroup Summary:\nTransforming 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.\nJob Responsibilities:\nResponsibilities:\nEstablishing process flow and operations to make a part for new quotes.\nWork in a cross-function team to complete PFMEA. \nEstablish specifications for new equipment and get quotes.\nRoll out of equipment and processes to plant floor.\nEstablish Standardized work, Job Element Sheets, and other needed documentation to support equipment / process rollout.\nMain contact for planning/coordinating manufacturing projects.\nInvestigate and research continuous improvement and development projects. If project is approved, lead to complete the project.\nWork with cross functional team to update and maintain plant layout drawings.\nFacilitates developing in process prints and production tools. This includes GD&T stack-up calculations, CAD updates for parts (process drawings, signoffs, checking prints).\nProvide technical assistance to sales and customers to influence product design and provide viable cost proposals and manufacturing processes to meet respective customer needs. \nKeeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during engineering activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.\nMaintains accurate files, records, studies and reports and shares the information appropriately. Furnishes input on developing engineering standards and specifications.\nBenchmarking this would include benchmarking processes and parts at sister plants, Suppliers, Customers, and competitors.\nAssist the organization in implementation of MAFACT, including lean, standardized work and continuous improvement activities.\nEnsure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 2016:16949, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook. \nParticipates in continuous improvement activities including driving CIP’s, submits improvement suggestions (CI, Safety).\nManage multiple projects and deliverables while treating team members with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employee’s Charter and Common Values.\nPerform all work in a safe and healthful manner as outline in MIOSHA regulations and MPTSH safety and policies including proper use of Lockout/Tagout procedures. Reports unsafe conditions to Manager/Supervisor within the department.\nSupport and participate in division and department improvement initiatives through Continuous Improvement Suggestion Program, and sharing of knowledge, ideas, and/or best practices with co-workers.\nActively participate and comply with all division and department policies, procedures, and work instructions as they relate to your job.\nProvide training materials and new training for new processes.\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field required.\nMaster's degree preferred but not required.\nExperience:\n3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement methodologies, and lean manufacturing principles.\nExperience with process optimization, root cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques.\nProficiency with process documentation, technical drawings, and manufacturing standards.\nExperience with quality systems and statistical process control (SPC) preferred.\nKnowledge of Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.\nStrong project management and organizational skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems.\nExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nAbility to analyze data and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support production needs as required.\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:\nValid drivers’ license\nAdditional Skills:\nLanguage Skills: Requires extensive tact and communication skills (verbal and written) for direct customer communication. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Able to communicate in English effectively (both written and oral).\nMechanical / “Hands-on” skills: Must be comfortable with running and trouble-shooting machinery or has shown aptitude working on mechanical / electrical / pneumatic systems.\nMathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to create and interpret graphs.\nReasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to use problem solving when presented with problems or duties that do not have immediate answers or results.\nComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient on the computer, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Project Management software. Prior experience utilizing AS400 Database software, AutoCAD and ability to create spreadsheets.\nCommunication Skills: Ability to use active listening and assertive communication when needed. Ability to give positive and constructive feedback effectively.\nProblem Solving Skills: Understands and can apply 5 Why mythology, Skillful in analysis of problems, research to identify root causes and find solutions, creativity to find robust and effective solutions to problems. Able to make decisions based on available information.\nPhysical Demands: ( The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee must frequently general good health to meet fast paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations. Must be able to function in very fast pace moving environment. The employee is occasionally required to; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.\nWork Environment: ( The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office setting and plant floor. The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to low levels of vibration. The employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.\nAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:\nAt Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.\nAI-Assisted Screening Disclosure\nAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. 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