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Industrial Engineer

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Hybrid
Lancaster, OH
Senior level
Hybrid
Lancaster, OH
Senior level
The Industrial Engineer will develop processes for automotive assembly, enhance material flow, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, supporting packaging and process changes.
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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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
  • A four-year degree in Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively more-complex process, packaging, process change background, preferably in the area of high-volume automotive assembly and sequencing.
  • Candidates with logistics/warehousing background considered and familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts.
  • Experience with SAP and/or ERP systems
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Create, read, understand and modify electrical prints and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of resistance spot and GMAW.
  • Experience with PHSR and Industrial Safety Standards.
  • Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload.
  • Strong organizational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate a maturity of judgement, leadership skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational, listening, communication and presentation skills in all aspects of the job function.
  • Excellent math skills with the ability to apply to analyze data.
  • Ability to demonstrate and use Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PanelBuilder, EPLAN.
  • Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements.
  • Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
  • Able to appreciate and maintain proper level of confidentiality, using discretion and tact.

DUTIES:
Process Development:
  • Incorporate MAFACT standards and plant rules as a standard guideline to assist in the development of a conveyance process supporting customer and plant run rates (JPH, Takt Time)
  • Responsible for the development of plant sequencing areas, processes, equipment & training documentation.
  • Monitor and support development of smooth material flow for production materials to lineside production stations
  • Initiate and assist MPS in the development and time study of material handler loops and routes
  • Assist supervisors in the development of process corrective actions & continual improvements.
  • Dunnage, conveyance equipment and line side racking design responsibility.
  • Design, commission, oversee install and maintain in good working order all warehouse racking and storage equipment.
  • Division Champion for PFEP (plan for every part)
  • Develop and maintain materials relevant to shop floor visual management (ie labelling, signage) and assure it meets MAFACT guidelines.

Packaging:
  • Responsible for maintaining all supplier Packaging Approval Data Sheet (PADS) forms and coordinating any packaging trials.
  • Assist materials team with packaging improvements to optimize inbound logistics routing costs.
  • Coordinate repair and replacement of damaged packaging and totes required to support plant sequencing and conveyance requirements.
  • Development of special-order packaging.

Process Changes:
  • Responsible for all PCN changes related to process & material flow, packaging and presentation. Expected to attend all change control meetings
  • Ensures compliance with National Electrical Code and OSHA standards.
  • Complies with, supports and models MSC's operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna's Employee's Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
  • Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO14001).
  • Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed.
  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
  • Keeps work area clean and tidy.
  • Other duties as required.

All candidates must be at least 18 years old and be eligible to work in the U.S.
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating

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