Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

This position reports directly to the WCM Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of Decostar as described below:

Your Responsibilities

•    To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
•    To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
•    To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
•    To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
•    To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
•    To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department established procedures and work instructions.
•    Must be willing and able to travel to satellite facilities on a frequent basis for up to 1 week at a time.

Who we are looking for

•    Follow all Decostar Industries health and safety policies and procedures that provide for a safe and healthful workplace for all Decostar Industries employees, contractors and visitors.
•    Attend all job and safety related training as required.
•    Do not operate any equipment, machinery or perform any job task unless you have competed documented training
•    Participate in all accident investigations, internal inspections or audits or those conducted by any regulatory agency.
•    Do not modify or by-pass any safety-related systems on any equipment or machinery. 
•    Immediately report any unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to your Team Leader, Supervisor or the Department Manager.
•    Immediately report any accidents, incidents or near-misses to your Team Leader, Supervisor Department Manager or the Safety Department.
•    Complete pre-operational safety checklists prior to operating any equipment or machinery
•    Lead & support GSC in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
•    Learn product and processes for areas supported
•    Conduct elemental time studies as required
•    Conduct Kaizen events in conjunction with cross functional teams.
•    Solicit continuous improvement ideas from all Team Members
•    Evaluate, communicate and assist in implementing ideas as well as communicating why ideas were not acted upon.
•    Visit other Magna facilities to seek out Best Practices.
•    Assist Team Members in MAGNA Winning Teams submissions.
•    Coordinate Winning Team functions and information with MAGNA International.
•    Other related duties as assigned by GSC Operations Manager (or his/her designee).
•    Maintain a clean and safe work area.
•    Participate in department meetings.
•    Complete documentation of activities as required.
•    Submit cost reduction and innovation ideas.
•    Participate in continuous improvement programs and activities to ensure meeting of departmental performance objectives.
•    Perform job duties within the guidelines of the Decostar Supplier Quality Manual and ISO/TS 16949 procedures.
•    Perform other duties as directed by the GSC Operations Manager.

Your preferred qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required (An Associate’s Degree coupled with at least four years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree).
•    At least five (5) years manufacturing experience is preferred.•    Strong problem solving skills, excellent analytical and statistical skill sets.
•    Strong computer skills to include; Microsoft Word, Excel, & Lotus Notes.  Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
•    Well developed communication skills – both verbal and written.  Ability to work with cross-functional teams and the management team, along with the ability to present detailed reports.
•    Strong math & SPC skills.
•    Must have a very positive “can do” attitude and be a self-starter.
•    Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and have a high tolerance for stressful situations.
•    Must have the ability to read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead and encourage groups to effective results.
•    Knowledge of ISO/TS16949, SPC, MSA, and GR&R is preferred
•    Knowledge of automation control systems (PLCs / Robots / Vision) is preferred

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.

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