Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosma International in Brampton, Canada, seeks a Process Engineer (AME) to analyze tools, assembly processes, and designs to optimize quality and efficiency. The role requires strong knowledge of GD&T, joining technologies, and automation concepts, with responsibility as a customer contact for CAT.

You will leverage experience in welding, fixture design, PFMEA, and data-driven problem solving to drive process improvements. Travel up to 25% and collaboration with multiple departments are expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent with shopfloor automotive experience.
• Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T, process and design concepts, joining technologies.
• Understand production volumes, efficiencies, and automation concepts.
• Experience in chassis and body-in-white welding and fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructions and insights on semi-complex materials and support.
• Save client correspondence, store and track data as per CAT guidelines.
• Attains strictly to scope of work & delivery dates.
• Supports weekly internal status meetings.
• Troubleshoots process issues, conducts root-cause analysis, and proposes effective solutions.
• Occasionally uses basic negotiation and influencing skills to deal with difficult situations.
• Refers unique problems to the appropriate person in a timely fashion providing context.
• Works closely with other departments or teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely completion.
• Assists in planning and coordinating engineering projects, including creating project timelines, identifying resources, and monitoring progress.
• Identifies potential risks and implements appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Provides feedback on internal analysis methods, internal business processes, and participates in improvement cycles.
• Keeps themselves updated with the latest advancements and trends in the industry and suggests new applications to improve processes or products.
• Travel globally, up to 25% of work hours; must maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

Skills

Shopfloor experience

Manufacturing Eng

GD&T

Process design

Welding processes

PFMEA

Clinch process

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX/Catia/SolidWorks

Robotic simulation

Visual components

Process Simulate/Delmia

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Process Engineer (AME) analyzes existing tools, assembly processes, and product designs to optimize and identify quality improvements. The role requires knowledge of various process assembly joining technologies, methods, and standard procedures, with extensive knowledge of GD&T and quality concerns for product and processes. The engineer serves as a customer contact representative for CAT.

Qualifications

• Post‑Secondary education (technical school, college, university, special studies) or equivalent, trade with shopfloor experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering (preferred).
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of advanced principles: GD&T, Process & Design concepts, joining technologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing operation patterns and how to calculate production volumes and efficiencies.
• Strong understanding of automation concepts.
• Experience in chassis and body‑in‑white welding and assembly fixture design.
• Understanding of common assembly process design concepts, joining, and other manufacturing technologies:
• • Knowledge of different welding processes
• • PFMEA
• • Clinch process
• Willingness to assist others.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to group projects and discussions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and solve complex problems with little supervision.
• Capability to analyze large data sets, draw meaningful insights, and make data‑driven decisions for process improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Software experience with MS Office suite.
• AutoCAD.
• CAD design software (NX/Catia/SolidWorks).
• Robotic simulation software.
• Visual components / Process Simulate / Delmia.

Essential Duties

• Provides instructions and insights on semi‑complex material and/or provides support.
• Save client correspondence, store and track dataas per CAT guidelines.
• Attains strictly to scope of work & delivery dates.
• Supports weekly internal status meetings.
• Troubleshoots process issues, conducts root‑cause analysis, and proposes effective solutions.
• Occasionally uses basic negotiation and influencing skills to deal with difficult situations.
• Refers unique problems to the appropriate person in a timely fashion providing context.
• Works closely with other departments or teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely completion.
• Assists in planning and coordinating engineering projects, including creating project timelines, identifying resources, and monitoring progress.
• Identifies potential risks and implements appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Provides feedback on internal analysis methods, internal business processes, and participates in improvement cycles.
• Keeps themselves updated with the latest advancements and trends in the industry and suggests new applications to improve processes or products.

Travel Requirements

• Travel globally, subject to business needs: up to 25% of work hours.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International

EEO Statement

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