Magna
Manufacturing Engineer-1
Highland Park, Michigan, US · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationComplianceExcelProcess ImprovementHRISCustomer SupportSolidWorksAutoCADMechanical DesignUnityResearchProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
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About the role
- This role is hands-on, working closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure stable, optimized, and safe manufacturing processes.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, efficiency opportunities, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process capability, ergonomics, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
- Implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause problem‑solving methodologies.
- Support new product launches, engineering changes, and line transitions-including process layout, work instructions, PFMEA, and control plan updates.
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Automation teams to integrate tooling, fixtures, and equipment upgrades.
- Develop and maintain documentation including process flows, standardized work, job breakdowns, and training materials.
- Lead and support problem‑solving activities for scrap, rework, downtime, and quality issues.
- 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.
- design and engineering capabilities
- Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with process documentation and continuous improvement tools.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
Nice to have
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
Skills
- Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.
Company info
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving (A3, 8D, 5Why).
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
- Strong analytical and hands-on troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience in high-volume assembly or automotive seating/manufacturing.
- Familiarity with PLCs, automation equipment, or vision systems.
- Exposure to MES systems or basic data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
- 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.
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