Manufacturing Engineer
Magna · Holly, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Magna (automotive) in Holly, MI. Selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, FMEA, Control plans, DOE, Tooling
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Find 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at this site
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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About the role
responsibilities
as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Position summary
The manufacturing engineer supports manufacturing in the resolution of production issues and provides tools and engineering support to implement new products into production and in the resolution of issues. Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establishes resource
requirements
and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards. Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Performs Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis to determine optimum operating parameters to achieve the most efficient cell. Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned project and establishes program time lines. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- ✓Three (3) years’ experience in engineering or related field.
- ✓Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and other current techniques related to manufacturing engineering.
- ✓Knowledge of technically current in machine design and/or equipment engineering as it applies to job duties with strong understanding of controls (i.e. operating logic) and be able to integrate them into process equipment.
- ✓Knowledge of materials, machine dynamics, etc.
- ✓Preferred experience with PFMEA, control plan, process flow.
- ✓Understanding of machine drawings and blueprints.
- ✓Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
- ✓Proven experience working with cross functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
- ✓Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
- ✓Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- ✓Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise.
requirements
and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards to establish optimum cell configuration (creation of most efficient manufacturing cell from material inflow, through production, to outflow).
- ✓Analyzes various product structures and processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs.
- ✓Performs DOE analysis to determine optimum operating parameters by manipulating variables and analyzing how they interact to achieve the most efficient cell measured in terms of processing time, quality and cost.
- ✓Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned project and establishes program timelines.
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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.
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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
Group Summary
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic 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 Electronics.
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Role expectations
- •Provides manufacturing with tools and technical engineering support to implement new products and processes into production.
- •Selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
- •Supports manufacturing in the resolution of issues by providing ongoing manufacturing engineering support.
- •Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques.
- •Establishes resource