Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Magna International in Canada seeks a Process Engineer (AME) to optimize assembly processes and product designs. You will analyze tools and processes, applying GD&T knowledge to drive quality improvements across multiple projects.

With 3+ years in automotive manufacturing, you will collaborate with teams, manage data-driven improvements, and engage with CAT/customer interfaces. Travel up to 25% may be required. Salary CAD 70,000–80,000 CAD per year.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent; shopfloor automotive experience.
• Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Eng preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructions and insights on semi-complex materials and processes.
• Support planning, project timelines, and resource monitoring.
• Troubleshoot process issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and implement changes.

Skills

GD&T

Joining technologies

Manufacturing operations

Automation concepts

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Manufacturing Eng

Post-Secondary education or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Catia

Solidworks

Visual Components

Process Simulate

Delmia

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.

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