The role involves improving production processes, developing equipment layouts, establishing labor standards, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:
- Immediate, open position
- Industrial Technologist: $70,000 - $90,000 annual compensation
- Industrial Engineer: $85,000 - #110,000 annual compensation
- Graduate of a recognized Engineering program or related technical program at College/University level
- Preference given to those with 3-5 year's of related experience in an industrial environment
- Experience in time and motion direct labour measurement
- Experience with product and process flow development
- Experience in PFMEA development.
- Plant layout experience required
- Value Stream Mapping experience preferred
- Must have excellent teambuilding and leadership skills
- Proven understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, mechanical equipment and processes
- Excellent organization, problem solving and decision making skills
- Must have proven negotiating skills combined with the ability to handle stressful situations professionally
- Must be self-motivated and able to carry projects through to completion
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (English - spoken and written)
- Proficient use of MS Office applications, AutoCAD
MAIN DUTIES:
- Measure, Analyse and Improve production processes specifically related to product flow
- Develop, revise and implement equipment and process layouts
- Develop, implement and monitor labour standards for all equipment and processes
- Establish line balance standard through use of MOST and Time study methods
- Develop timing plans for new product / project implementation
- Document processes through process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, Value Stream Maps, Layouts etc.
- Validation / verification of new processes to ensure capability to requirements
- Responsible for Project management
- Develop Lean Manufacturing standards
- Work with production personnel to help implement cost savings and process improvement ideas
- Other duties as assigned
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:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Group:
Magna Exteriors
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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:
- Immediate, open position
- Industrial Technologist: $70,000 - $90,000 annual compensation
- Industrial Engineer: $85,000 - #110,000 annual compensation
- Graduate of a recognized Engineering program or related technical program at College/University level
- Preference given to those with 3-5 year's of related experience in an industrial environment
- Experience in time and motion direct labour measurement
- Experience with product and process flow development
- Experience in PFMEA development.
- Plant layout experience required
- Value Stream Mapping experience preferred
- Must have excellent teambuilding and leadership skills
- Proven understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, mechanical equipment and processes
- Excellent organization, problem solving and decision making skills
- Must have proven negotiating skills combined with the ability to handle stressful situations professionally
- Must be self-motivated and able to carry projects through to completion
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (English - spoken and written)
- Proficient use of MS Office applications, AutoCAD
MAIN DUTIES:
- Measure, Analyse and Improve production processes specifically related to product flow
- Develop, revise and implement equipment and process layouts
- Develop, implement and monitor labour standards for all equipment and processes
- Establish line balance standard through use of MOST and Time study methods
- Develop timing plans for new product / project implementation
- Document processes through process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, Value Stream Maps, Layouts etc.
- Validation / verification of new processes to ensure capability to requirements
- Responsible for Project management
- Develop Lean Manufacturing standards
- Work with production personnel to help implement cost savings and process improvement ideas
- Other duties as assigned
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:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Group:
Magna Exteriors
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