Jr Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited's Cosma division in Ontario is seeking an industrial engineer focused on manufacturing processes and plant layout. You will design packaging requirements, optimize line layouts, and apply design and process techniques to meet customer requirements.

You will collaborate with customers and suppliers, use CAD systems, and drive continuous improvement and safe production. The role requires mechanical engineering background and 1–2 years in automotive settings.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in the mechanical engineering field.
• Minimum 1-2 years related experience in the automotive field.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience with the latest CAD software modules: design and layout.
• Effective communication skills both within the company and dealing directly with customers and suppliers.
• In depth knowledge of process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Designing new packaging requirements based on customer functional, appearance, strength, reliability, durability requirements.
• Modifying design of existing plant layout based on internal/external customer requirements.
• Utilizing product/process design techniques such as Cycle Time Charting, FMEA, Design, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiment.
• Providing prompt and efficient customer service pertaining to product design for manufacturability.
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of product design techniques and all CAD software systems.
• Exchanging data with customers and suppliers.
• Keeping appropriate records of all pertinent data files.
• Evaluating inspection reports utilizing CAD software and electronic part model data.
• Staying current with improvements in all uptime/downtime processing systems.
• Initiating and driving justification for upgrades to processing, equipment and WIP, to enhance performance of system and value to the customer.
• Provide expertise in industrial engineering and process design to other departments.
• Assist in development of engineering department procedures related to design and electronic design database and maintain strict adherence to company and engineering department regulations and procedures.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Lean techniques

Product/process design

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

CNC machining

Aluminum processing

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

Salary Range: $68,000 to $83,000

Scope of Position

• To help deliver a capable process to production utilizing all the necessary industrial engineering and plant layout fundamentals, which provides them with the ability to make quality parts in a safe manner within the quoted cycle time. To utilize Key Performance Indicators to maintain our production standards and drive continuous improvement to improve overall line performance, part quality and profitability.

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in the mechanical engineering field.
• Minimum 1-2 years related experience in the automotive field.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience with the latest CAD software modules: design and layout.
• Effective communication skills both within the company and dealing directly with customers and suppliers.
• In depth knowledge of process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards and GD&T.
• Team player.
• Capable of utilizing cycle time counts for part processing including part flow.
• Lean techniques.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and aluminum processing.
• Experience with assembly would be considered an asset.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Designing new packaging requirements based on customer functional, appearance, strength, reliability, durability requirements.
• Modifying design of existing plant layout based on internal/external customer requirements.
• Utilizing product/process design techniques such as Cycle Time Charting, FMEA, Design, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiment.
• Providing prompt and efficient customer service pertaining to product design for manufacturability.
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of product design techniques and all CAD software systems.
• Exchanging data with customers and suppliers.
• Keeping appropriate records of all pertinent data files.
• Evaluating inspection reports utilizing CAD software and electronic part model data.
• Staying current with improvements in all uptime/downtime processing systems.
• Initiating and driving justification for upgrades to processing, equipment and WIP, to enhance performance of system and value to the customer.
• Provide expertise in industrial engineering and process design to other departments.
• Assist in development of engineering department procedures related to design and electronic design database and maintain strict adherence to company and engineering department regulations and procedures.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.

General Responsibilities

• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ensure that he/she is in full compliance of the laws of Ontario and/or any other location while representing Deco Automotive during the use of any Deco Automotive provided equipment.
• Work within the guidelines of the Deco Associate Handbook.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety.
• IATF16949 and ISO14001 awareness and adherence.
• Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safely in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as company policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in your area.
• Other duties as may be required.

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