Manufacturing Engineering Coordinator

Magna International; Amherstburg; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International's Cosma division in Canada is seeking a senior engineer to lead stamping/production projects from concept to launch, driving improvements in efficiency and quality.

You will collaborate across departments, manage equipment upgrades, and ensure PSHSR compliance while applying PFMEA, APQP and CAD tools. A BSc or related diploma and 5+ years stamping experience are required.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or college diploma in related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ stamping press equipment and stamping automation experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience with stamping processes/press and die workings preferred.
• Knowledgeable in APQP, CAD, GD&T, PFMEA.
• Ability to use CAD software.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion including timing, design, build, try-out, launch and budget.
• Prepare engineering reports and documentation focusing on KPIs.
• Collaborate with departments and customers to improve production, reduce downtime, and enhance ergonomics and efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews, equipment buy-offs, and process reviews.
• Coordinate with external engineers to ensure PSHSR compliance for stamping equipment.
• Assist in training plant personnel when requested.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities and manage layout changes and infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain plant equipment standards and capital quotation packages.
• Participate in TS16949 activities like PFMEA, APQP, and CPMP.
• Follow customer quality and environmental management standards.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot process/equipment issues and reduce defects.
• Implement tooling/methods choices for manufacturing processes.
• Manage bank-builds for engineering changes and maximize layout utilization.
• Coordinate problem-solving sessions for internal non-conformances and external complaints.
• Contribute to departmental strategy planning and A3 development for digitalization and CT reduction.
• Maintain end-of-line design/layout to maximize material flow and efficiency.
• Contribute to material conveyance design such as pallets and stamped containers.

Skills

Project leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CAD software

Process improvement

stamping knowledge

Education

BSc in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

College Diploma in Industrial Manufacturing

Tools

APQP

CAD

GD&T

PFMEA

PSHSR

Job description

Introduction

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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

Immediate Opening Starting Salary Range: $83, 559 - $99,547

Required Skills and Experience

• 1. BSc. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or a College Diploma in Industrial Manufacturing.
• 2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience with stamping press equipment and stamping automation.
• 3. Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• 4. Experience with various stamping process/press and die workings is preferred.
• 5. Must be knowledgeable and experienced in the use of APQP, CAD, GD&T, PPAP, & PFMEA.
• 6. Ability to use CAD software.
• 7. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Must be capable of managing and leading projects from inception to completion – timing, concept, feasibility, design, construction, try-out, launch, buy-off, budget, prototype programs and engineering changes.
• 2. Prepares reports, charts, and other documentation required for engineering records and projects focusing on plant Key Performance Indicators.
• 3. Works closely with other departments and customers to design solutions to improve production processes, reduce downtime, increase O.A., ergonomic design, and economic viability of our operation.
• 4. Participate in design reviews, equipment buy-offs, process reviews.
• 5. Coordinate and work with contracted Engineer to ensure that stamping equipment meets all of the Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSHSR) requirements.
• 6. Assist in training plant personnel when requested.
• 7. Lead Continuous Improvement Program initiatives, but not limited to, managing layout changes, developing infrastructure, fulfilling improvement requests etc.
• 8. Develop and maintain plant equipment standards.
• 9. Prepare capital quotation packages for approval as required.
• 10. Participate as required in all TS16949 activities such as PFMEA, APQP, and CPMP.
• 11. Follows and adheres to requirements of current customer quality and environmental management systems standards.
• 12. Performs other related duties as required.
• 13. Act as a liaison between Presstran & relevant supplier, troubleshooting process/equipment related issues to eliminate process-induced defects within the facility or/and the supplier.
• 14. Responsible for implementing TWI on all mechanical reworks and training operators as needed, identifying choice of manufacturing methods & tools to be used.
• 15. Managing bank-builds for any necessary Eng changes with container concepts and maximizing layout utilization.
• 16. Coordinate with the CFT to facilitate problem solving sessions for internal Non-conformances and external customer complaints pertaining to Stamping.
• 17. Must be able to participate in the departmental strategy planning process & developing A3s to facilitate facilitated projects on, but not limited to, digitalization, spend reduction, CT reduction etc.
• 18. Core member in maintaining end of the line design/layout and ensuring max efficiency is achieved with regards to material delivery, material flow and container utilization.
• 19. Core member in designing the material conveyance (eg : Blank pallets, stamped FG containers etc.)

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

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Cosma International

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