Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead innovative projects in automotive technology. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical proposals, manage supplier relationships, and implement Lean Manufacturing principles. With a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and oversee major equipment installations. Join a dynamic environment that values your unique career path and fosters professional growth. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading equipment proposals and managing suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methods and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical proposals for new equipment and standardize documentation.
• Manage project timelines and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Project Management Software

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.

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

The role entails but is not limited to:-

Technical lead for the new equipment proposals

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop standards to improve Statement of Requirements (SORs)
• Develop and standardise documentation from concept to production.
• Work with the cross functional teams
• Prepare and update equipment SORs and technical comparisons.
• Maintain list of equipment suppliers with Purchasing Department
• Identify new suppliers and verify capabilities
• Summarise equipment and installation costs for quoting new business
• Standardise components to minimise spare parts inventory costs
• Lead the CAPEX based on purchasing of equipment and facilitate timing and budget
• Lead major projects installations for other functions such as maintenance
• Lead Machine FMEA and PFMEA for major equipment
  
  

Employ Lean Manufacturing Methods

• Utilise work methods and instructions through standardised work
• Support equipment layout to optimise product flow and minimise unnecessary movement through VSM
• Utilise Lean Manufacturing methods and efficient product flow.
• Develop pre-production packaging solutions for WIP and Finished Goods
  
  

Project Manage equipment suppliers, build, installation and acceptance

• Lead equipment project timelines. Manage on time delivery, within budget.
• Lead the equipment drawing review and approval process with supplier. Review equipment drawings with SMEs and approve/reject based on review
• Provide timely review and feedback to supplier
• Support and document equipment run-off at suppliers prior to shipment
• Support and document equipment run-off on-site at CCUK Final Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Taking Over Certificate.
• Comfortable managing change
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they related to the program and/or equipment
• Prepare and present material for program review meetings
• Lead and coordinate with Department Leaders in preparation of RFQs and proposals, statement of work and specifications and execution of contract requirements
• Uphold the company Fair Enterprise and Employee Charter principles
• Performs other duties as required
• Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant.
  
  

The above is an outline of the duties to be performed and the incumbent will be expected to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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