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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

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production aligned with quality and cost targets.

This position supports production from launch through serial manufacturing, focusing on process performance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement within a high-volume environment.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes and documentation
• Support equipment installation, setup, and validation activities
• Define and update Work Instructions, PFMEA, and process parameters
• Support engineering changes and continuous process updates
• Monitor process performance and support capability improvements (Cpk / Cmk)
• Investigate process deviations and support root cause analysis (PSW)
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements
• Support PPAP activities and process validation
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Support initiatives to reduce scrap and improve cycle time
• Participating in Lean Manufacturing activities
• Provide daily technical support for production operations
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues
• Work with maintenance to resolve equipment related problems
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams
• Support internal and external audits as required
• Communicate effectively across departments
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG MSA, Control Plans, and PFMEA requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurement system robustness and fixture reliability.
• Support and enforce compliance with IATF standards and ISO 14001 procedures.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

SH& E

• Support and enforce compliance to TS16949 & ISO14001 procedures and work instructions.
• Provide a safe and healthy work environment that is free of all recognized hazards for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Advise employees, contractors and visitors of any actual or potential danger to their safety or health and ensure the necessary training and/or personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.
• Cooperate with all local, state and federal agencies, such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an inspection.
• Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
• Help manage Safety Performance Measurables such as incident rate, monthly inspection results and EOS scores. Overall performance to the measurable elements of our SH&E system are part of annual performance review.

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical or Mechatronics) required
• College-level courses and technical background in quality and/or statistical sciences required
• Combination of job experience and education equivalent to four-year degree desired

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Strong knowledge of GD&T
• Manufacturing processes (Hotstamping and tooling)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles and Kaizen
• Six Sigma (Green Belt) is a plus
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and Core Tools (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plan)
• Statistical analysis knowledge (capability studies)
• Technical drawing interpretation (2D/3D)
• Familiarity with metrology equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, etc.)
• Experience with data analysis tools (Minitab or equivalent)

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Safety Compliance
• 5S
• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Key Operating Indicators (KOI’s)
• Performance Evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting production or process related activities
• Exposure to automotive or high volume production preferred
• Statistics
• Strong technical expertise in fixture repair, adjustment, and validation.
• Proven ability to lead and guide technical personnel.
• Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Hands on approach and willingness to work on the shop floor
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Available to work additional hours as needed

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Ability to access data stored on LAN (Local Area Network) and PC (Personal Computer)
• Common office equipment (i.e. PC, facsimile, copier, etc.)
• Precise measuring equipment including verniers, calipers, micrometers, or other equipment used to measure product quality and conformance to customer specifications
• Hotstamping Oven (Schwartz and tooling)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to move throughout the plant
• Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required
• Loud work environment: compliance with personal protective equipment as required

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

• Occasional travel with overnight stay 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