Advanced Industrial Engineer - ASRS Automated Material Flow Specialist

Magna International; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a seasoned manufacturing engineer to join our Exteriors operations in Ohio. The role focuses on optimizing material flow, automation, and process improvements across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and brings 5+ years of manufacturing experience, plus familiarity with AMRs, automation, and Lean/Six Sigma principles. This position offers opportunities to influence startup activities and deployment of advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, automation, material flow, or process optimization.
• Experience with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Experience with AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), robotics, automation, or manufacturing logistics preferred.
• Experience with simulation and digital manufacturing tools, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment launches and production startup activities preferred.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, automation, material flow, or process optimization.
• Experience with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and xxperience leading cross‑functional projects in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), robotics, automation, or manufacturing logistics preferred.
• Experience with simulation and digital manufacturing tools, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment launches and production startup activities preferred.

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.