Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEtobicoke, ON, Canada$68k - $83kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A college diploma or university degree in the mechanical engineering field is required.
A minimum of 1–2 years of related experience in the automotive field is required.
A minimum of 1–2 years of experience with current CAD software modules for design and layout is required.
Effective communication skills are required for working within the company and directly with customers and suppliers.
In-depth knowledge of process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is required.
The candidate must be capable of using cycle-time counts for part processing, including part flow.
Knowledge of lean techniques is required.
Knowledge of computer numerical control machining and aluminum processing is required.
The candidate must work with minimal supervision.
The candidate must comply with applicable laws of Ontario and any other location when representing Deco Automotive while using company-provided equipment.
The candidate must work within the guidelines of the Deco Associate Handbook.
The candidate must be committed to continuous improvement and workplace safety.
Awareness of and adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 are required.
The candidate must take personal responsibility for planning and conducting work safely in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and company policies and guidelines.
The candidate is responsible for good housekeeping in their work area.

Responsibilities

Help deliver a production-capable process using industrial engineering and plant-layout fundamentals so quality parts can be made safely within quoted cycle time.
Use key performance indicators to maintain production standards and drive continuous improvement in line performance, part quality, and profitability.
Design new packaging requirements based on customer functional, appearance, strength, reliability, and durability requirements.
Modify existing plant-layout designs based on internal and external customer requirements.
Use product and process design techniques, including cycle-time charting, failure mode and effects analysis, design for manufacturing, and design of experiments.
Provide prompt and efficient customer service regarding product design for manufacturability.
Maintain thorough knowledge of product design techniques and all computer-aided design software systems.
Exchange data with customers and suppliers.
Maintain appropriate records of pertinent data files.
Evaluate inspection reports using computer-aided design software and electronic part-model data.
Stay current with improvements in uptime and downtime processing systems.
Initiate and drive justifications for upgrades to processing, equipment, and work in process to improve system performance and customer value.
Provide expertise in industrial engineering and process design to other departments.
Assist in developing engineering department procedures related to design and the electronic design database, and maintain adherence to company and department regulations and procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement and assist with its ongoing implementation.
Perform other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with assembly is considered an asset.

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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:

Salary Range: $68,000 to $83,000

Scope of Position

• To help deliver a capable process to production utilizing all the necessary industrial engineering and plant layout fundamentals, which provides them with the ability to make quality parts in a safe manner within the quoted cycle time. To utilize Key Performance Indicators to maintain our production standards and drive continuous improvement to improve overall line performance, part quality and profitability.

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in the mechanical engineering field.

• Minimum 1-2 years related experience in the automotive field.

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience with the latest CAD software modules: design and layout.

• Effective communication skills both within the company and dealing directly with customers and suppliers.

• In depth knowledge of process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards and GD&T.

• Team player.

• Capable of utilizing cycle time counts for part processing including part flow.

• Lean techniques.

• Knowledge of CNC machining and aluminum processing.

• Experience with assembly would be considered an asset.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Designing new packaging requirements based on customer functional, appearance, strength, reliability, durability requirements.

• Modifying design of existing plant layout based on internal/external customer requirements.

• Utilizing product/process design techniques such as Cycle Time Charting, FMEA, Design, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiment.

• Providing prompt and efficient customer service pertaining to product design for manufacturability.

• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of product design techniques and all CAD software systems.

• Exchanging data with customers and suppliers.

• Keeping appropriate records of all pertinent data files.

• Evaluating inspection reports utilizing CAD software and electronic part model data.

• Staying current with improvements in all uptime/downtime processing systems.

• Initiating and driving justification for upgrades to processing, equipment and WIP, to enhance performance of system and value to the customer.

• Provide expertise in industrial engineering and process design to other departments.

• Assist in development of engineering department procedures related to design and electronic design database and maintain strict adherence to company and engineering department regulations and procedures.

• Participates in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.

General Responsibilities

• Work with minimal supervision.

• Ensure that he/she is in full compliance of the laws of Ontario and/or any other location while representing Deco Automotive during the use of any Deco Automotive provided equipment.

• Work within the guidelines of the Deco Associate Handbook.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety.

• IATF16949 and ISO14001 awareness and adherence.

• Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safely in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as company policies and guidelines.

• Responsible for good housekeeping in your area.

• Other duties as may be required.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At 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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As 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. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

About the Company

Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates components and systems such as body exteriors, powertrains, seating, and ADAS, and also provides complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Its products are developed in 338 plants across 28 countries, enabling automakers to outsource from individual parts to full vehicle assembly and to adopt both traditional and electric powertrains in a single facility. Magna's goal is to be a trusted, one-stop partner that accelerates electrification and advanced mobility through its integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Aurora, Canada
Founded: 1957

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