Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited, Cosma division, is seeking a Process Engineer (AME) to lead tooling and process improvements across automotive assembly. You will analyze existing tools and designs, optimize processes, and act as a forward-facing contact for CAT.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing environments and willingness to travel up to 25% globally. Experience with GD&T, joining technologies, and fixture design is essential.

Qualifications

• GD&T, process and design concepts, and joining technologies knowledge.
• Understanding of manufacturing operation patterns, production volumes, and efficiencies.
• Strong understanding of automation concepts and fixture design experience.
• Experience with chassis and Body-In-White welding and assembly fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructions and insights on semi-complex material and/or provides 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, conducting root cause analysis, and proposing 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 the planning and coordination of engineering projects, including creating project timelines, identifying resources, and monitoring progress.
• Identifies potential risks and implement appropriate measures to mitigate those.

Skills

GD&T

Process concepts

Joining technologies

Manufacturing operations

Automation concepts

Welding/assembly fixture design

Data analysis

Education

Post-Secondary education or equivalent

Bachelor’s Manufacturing Eng

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

NX

Catia

SolidWorks

Visual Components

Process Simulate

Job description

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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:

Job Summary

The Process Engineer (AME) has a solid foundation of technical knowledge and skills acquired through previous experience and is capable to take on multiple projects, analyzing existing tools, assembly processes, and product designs to optimize and identify quality improvements. The Process Engineer demonstrates knowledge of various process assembly joining technologies, methods, and standard procedures, with an extensive knowledge of GD&T, and quality concerns for product and processes. They are capable of being forward-facing customer contact representative for CAT.

Salary range: CAD$70.000 - CAD$80.000

Vacant position

Qualifications

Education Required: Post-Secondary education (e.g. technical school, college, university, special studies) or equivalent, trade with shopfloor experience in Automotive manufacturing.

Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Manufacturing Eng

Years of Experience: 3+ years’ experience on manufacturing or industrial environment

Required:

knowledge of advanced principles to fulfill responsibilities. (GD&T, Process & Designs Concepts, Joining technologies)

understanding of Manufacturing Operation Patterns and how to calculate Production volumes and Efficiencies

Strong understanding of automation concepts

Chassis and Body-In-White Welding and Assembly fixture design experience

Understanding of common Assembly Process Designs Concepts, Joining and other manufacturing technologies:

Knowledge on different Welding processes

PFMEA

Clinch process

Willingness to assist others

Attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Ability to work well in a team environment and actively contribute to group projects and discussions.

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment

Ability to work independently, making decisions, and solving complex problems with little supervision.

Capability to analyze large sets of data, draw meaningful insights, and make data-driven decisions for process improvement.

Preferred:

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 data as per CAT guidelines

Attains strictly to Scope of Work & delivery dates

Supports weekly internal status meetings

Troubleshoots process issues, conducting root cause analysis, and proposing 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 the planning and coordination of engineering projects, including creating project timelines, identifying resources, and monitoring progress.

Identifies potential risks and implement appropriate measures to mitigate those.

Provides feedback on internal analysis methods, internal business processes, and participates in improvement cycles.

Keep themselves updated with the latest advancements and trends in the industry and suggest 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

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