Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Magna International in Brampton, Canada, is seeking a Process Engineer (AME) to lead multiple projects, analyze tools and assembly processes, and identify quality improvements. You will apply GD&T and joining technologies, coordinate with design and manufacturing teams, and serve as a forward-facing CAT contact while ensuring delivery on time.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, automation exposure, and data-driven process optimization, with travel up to 25% and a clear engineering career path

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GD&T, process and design concepts, and 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
• Knowledge of 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

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 implements appropriate measures to mitigate those.
• 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.

Skills

GD&T

Joining tech

Automation

Welding processes

PFMEA

Clinch process

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Bachelor’s Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

NX/CATIA/SolidWorks

Robot Simulation (VC/Process Simulate/Delmia)

Job description

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 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

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 Engineering

Years of Experience: 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of advanced principles to fulfill responsibilities (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
• Chassis and Body‑In‑White Welding and Assembly fixture design experience
• Knowledge of 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 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 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 implements appropriate measures to mitigate those.
• 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.

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 color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Cosma International