Jr. Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 99,417 - 106,518; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking an Automotive Engineer in York Region, Vaughan, to assist in managing programs from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have an Automotive Engineering degree, leadership skills, and proven lean manufacturing knowledge. Responsibilities include coordinating new equipment installations and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000, emphasizing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Automotive Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Proven understanding of lean concepts.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Exposure to capacity planning and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist programs from inception to completion, coordinating new equipment purchase.
• Support program timelines and safety requirements.
• Develop quotations for potential new business.
• Conduct data analysis to identify manufacturing cost reductions.
• Lead Kaizen workshops and track results.

Skills

Team building and leadership skills

Understanding of lean concepts

Organization and problem-solving skills

Negotiating skills

Project management from concept to completion

Education

Automotive Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

CAD software

Spreadsheets

Word processing software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist programs from inception to completion, including negotiation and coordination of the purchase and installation of new or modified manufacturing equipment or tooling.
• Support program timelines, safety, quality and MAFACT requirements.
• Assist as part of a CFT to develop quotations for potential new business.
• Help develop standard work procedures, standardized work, and train Operators and Area Leaders using the TWI method when directed.
• Identify manufacturing cost reductions through data analysis (time studies, capability studies, Pareto analysis, etc.).
• Coordinate activities around CI initiatives, lead multi‑disciplined teams in Kaizen workshops and value‑stream mapping exercises, and track results to targets.
• Support the development and execution of LEAN manufacturing techniques and concepts, optimizing material flow, workflow, balance, and ergonomic standards.
• Communicate and promote Magna’s MAFACT philosophy, vision and expectations.
• When required, train shop‑floor employees on lean and MAFACT concepts such as 5S, Kaizen and Standardized Work.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of APQP documents (PFMEA, standard work procedures, process flow, etc.).
• Participate in and meet all CFT deliverables for current and new processes (PPAP, APQP, launch readiness reviews, customer run at rates, CI activities, etc.).
• Support the development of material‑handling logistics (aisle layout, bin placement, WIP storage, dunnage removal, etc.) and maintain plant layouts as required.
• Complete work in accordance with company and departmental procedures.
• Assist other departments in implementation and validation of CI initiatives.
• Assist in the development of PM and TPM requirements for existing and new processes.

Qualifications

• Automotive Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent combination of education and applicable work‑related experience.
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Proven understanding of lean concepts.
• Excellent organization, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
• Self‑motivated and capable of carrying projects through from concept to completion.
• Exposure to capacity planning, logistics and material flow.
• Knowledge in the use of spreadsheets, word processing and CAD software.
• Hands‑on experience with and good understanding of APQP, IATF16949, FMEA, FEA, VE/VA, DOE, GD&T and continuous improvement tools.
• Working understanding of standardized work, operator balance and standard work charts.

Desirable Additional Qualifications

• Practical experience in costing and quoting is an asset.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.

Compensation

$70,000 – $75,000 annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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.