Automotive Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Launch Lead

Magna-International-6df39721; Milton; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six paid personal days

Seven paid sick/emergency days

Three paid family emergency days

Competitive extended health benefits

Group RRSP matching program

Profit Sharing Plan

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Magna International’s Cosma division in Milton, Ontario, seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to drive continuous improvement across welding, assembly and stamping operations. You will work on process and tooling development, support product launches, and contribute to VA/VE initiatives.

Engineering expertise, CAD proficiency, and a track record in PFMEA/APQP are essential, with a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Experience in project management and cost/quote development is an asset.
• Knowledge of automotive quality and continuous improvement tools such as APQP and PFMEAs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required to support production and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from concept through launch, including feasibility studies, equipment/tooling implementation, validation, PPAP, run-at-rate activities and engineering changes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, and equipment performance through process optimization and problem-solving.
• Support production operations by troubleshooting manufacturing and quality issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, plant layouts, material flow, labor utilization and workstation ergonomics.
• Coordinate tooling, equipment, and production launch activities to ensure cost, timing and quality objectives are achieved.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flows, PFMEAs, work instructions, layouts and engineering records.
• Investigate manufacturing and quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain related engineering documentation.
• Support automation and manufacturing systems through CAD layout development, PLC troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Provide technical support for customer quotations, capital projects and new business opportunities.
• Adhere to company values, policies, and quality/environment management system requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Engineering degree

CAD software

Root cause analysis

Project management

PFMEA

Quality improvement

Overtime readiness

Education

Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Magna International’s Cosma division in Milton, Ontario, seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to drive continuous improvement across welding, assembly and stamping operations. You will work on process and tooling development, support product launches, and contribute to VA/VE initiatives.

Engineering expertise, CAD proficiency, and a track record in PFMEA/APQP are essential, with a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity in a fast-paced plant environment.