Process Engineering Specialist

About the Role

This position is accountable to plan, analyze, implement and evaluate continuous improvement opportunities to existing equipment/processes to support Manufacturing Engineering.

Your Responsibilities

• Utilize root cause problem solving methods to analyze issues affecting internal quality (ppm) and productivity issues (OEE - overall equipment efficiency)
• Identify quality improvements and defect prevention by developing and implementing mistake/error proofing fixtures and devices
• Prepare capital projects and acquire quotes to justify new equipment acquisitions for continuous improvement opportunities
• Conduct Engineering Feasibility Studies (EFSs) to determine feasibility of implementing labour and material cost savings opportunities
• Initiate Process Change Notifications (PCNs) to initiate changes or alterations to the current manufacturing process
• Keep all necessary product information (FMEA, process flow charts, instruction sheets, etc.) up-to-date and readily available
• Facilitate quality and productivity related meetings for assigned products and keep up-to-date meeting minutes
• Update measurables, presentation material and other tracking documents for monthly Quality Operating System (QOS) reviews
• Identify and implement labour savings opportunities (direct and indirect) wherever feasible
• Maintain plant layout with up-to-date product line layouts
• Assist the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with coordinating the implementation of new production equipment and operator training to meet standards and final sign-off requirements
• Acts as technical contact between management and vendors
• Update and obtain customer approval on packaging forms for new business and upload to OEM packaging databases
• Perform other duties as required

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is results oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. A time-conscious, self-motivated team player whose excited about fast paced manufacturing processes.

Your preferred qualifications

• Completion of community college diploma/certificate.
• 3 to less than 5 years of work related experience.
• Knowledge of FMEA an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office tools
• Knowledge of MRP systems an asset
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Solidworks an asset

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

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.

Site Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Comprehensive employer paid health and dental benefits, with the option of flex plans
• Retirement Savings Program with employer match
• Magna Base Contribution & Profit Sharing program
• Paid Time Off
• Continuous professional development, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee purchase discounts program
• Safety Shoes allowance
• Employee BBQs and Events
• And so much more!

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.