Manufacturing Engineer- Moulding

Magna International; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 118,914 - 125,909; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Vaughan, Canada, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee new product transitions from development to operations. The role demands expertise in molding processes, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering or an applicable trade. Candidates will lead the manufacturing team during product launches and ensure efficiency while reducing scrap.

Offering a competitive compensation range of $85,000-90,000 annually, Magna emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring processes.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering Degree/Diploma, or applicable trade required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth transition of new products from Advanced Product Development to Operations.
• Participate in molding related quote activities and recommend design changes.
• Lead the advanced manufacturing team and support teams to a flawless launch.

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

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front‑end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state‑of‑the‑art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer—Moulding is responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of new products from Advanced Product Development to Operations. Follow the Advance Product Quality Planning (Trax) established practice. Lead the advanced manufacturing team and support teams to a flawless launch. Apply technical knowledge and expertise to ensure robust manufacturing process design prior to launch and lead production improvement projects. Manage performance deliverables such as implementation of CI suggestions, scrap reduction initiatives and OEE improvements through the launch of new business or projects assigned by management. Supporting technical and manufacturing solutions; including engineering and design to achieve goals and objectives relating to research and development, organizational projects and services for continuous improvement and risk reduction.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure smooth transition of new products from Advanced Product Development (Quoting) to Operations
• Participate in all molding related quote activities, including evaluation of part designs for manufacture, estimate number of cavities per mold based on machine size, calculation of mold tonnage, material capacity. Recommend changes to part design to improve profitability and part function.
• Obtain Injection Molding Machine and secondary capital equipment quotes for molding related equipment.
• Obtain mold quotes from tooling vendors. Negotiate pricing based on comparative analysis of quotes.
• Obtain secondary process quotes for EOAT's and Gate Cutting equipment. Also quote and manage any molding related capital equipment.
• Ensure all aspects of launch is coordinated including materials, machinery, manpower, measurements, and methods.
• Assisting in part design activities with design source and provide feasibility directives for ease of manufacturing and reducing cost.
• Will follow the Advance Product Quality Planning (Trax) established practice.
• Support in the development of Process Control Plans and Process Flow Charts
• Development and maintain documentation for PFMEA, Operator Instructions, Rework, Change‑over procedure and instruction, Manufacturing Engineering Open Issues, and Continuous Improvement Program
• Will have the objective of a flawless launch – no quality or delivery concerns executed at minimum cost. Program Launch Excellence Targets by Phase.
• Ensures new product Launch Key Milestone dates, Launch KPI’s, Test Incidents, Customer Rejects and High‑Risk Items are tracked with status, timing and action plans to close.
• Co‑ordinate, lead, and participate in various multi‑disciplined teams in addressing and fulfilling various corporate objectives associated with, manufacturing process, productivity, volume outputs, scrap/rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitment.
• Work with our suppliers, as required to resolve process deviations. Reduce scrap and maximize efficiencies.
• Reviewing facilities and equipment requirements with relevant internal and external customers/suppliers
• Facilitates the monthly Launch Readiness report out to Senior Management with the Program Manager and CFT for each new product launch using the standardized Launch Readiness format.
• Facilitates transfer of knowledge and lessons learned from previous and ongoing launches.
• Provides leadership and direction on specific launch issues.
• Responsible to elevate open issues to Senior Management when required.
• Tracks all launch related Customer Quality Rejections by Program, end item product and by type of issue (root cause) with the support of the CFT. Tracks interim and permanent corrective actions with timing to close.
• Maintains the Launch Readiness Training module.
• Mentor and training for CFT members.
• Displays a positive approach to the continuous improvement and keeps current with new products, processes, materials and equipment technologies.
• Ensures Timely and open communication with the customer specific to launch issues.
• Participates in Open Issues launch tracking meetings and Launch Readiness Wall Reviews.
• Conducts safe launch audits with the support of the Program Managers and Quality
• Review Project related Capital and Tooling budgets weekly.
• Ensure, with the cooperation of other Co‑Ex‑Tec departments and Corporate that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction; strive for zero defects in all areas of the business.

Education & Professional Experience

• Must have a Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering Degree/Diploma, or applicable trade.
• Min. 5 years+ experience in a similar role. Conducts higher‑level analysis. Prioritizes tasks to take action, works with partial responsibility and minimal supervision.

Compensation Range: $85,000-90,000 per year

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.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Exteriors