Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer, Automotive Glass

Magna Glass; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Engineered Glass is seeking an Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for new part quotations and launches. You will lead PFMEA, specify and install equipment, and develop Standardized Work and Job Element Sheets with rigorous documentation.

You will provide technical guidance to Sales and customers to influence design for manufacturability, maintain plant layouts, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 3–5 years of related experience/training.
• Automotive engineering background required; exposure to injection molding, bonding, soldering, assembly, or stamping preferred.
• Hands-on machine experience with strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude; troubleshooting a must.
• Proficiency with GD&T and applying it to stacks/tolerancing.
• Ability to interpret written/oral instructions, diagrams, and schedules without standard solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end manufacturing processes for new part quotations and launches.
• Lead or facilitate PFMEA with cross-functional partners to mitigate risk.
• Specify, source, and introduce new equipment and manage installation and handoff to production.
• Create Standardized Work, Job Element Sheets, and supporting docs for new processes and equipment.
• Coordinate projects from kickoff through stabilization as primary contact.
• Provide technical guidance to Sales and customers to influence product design for manufacturability.

Skills

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

MS Office suite

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

Job description

Shape, launch, and elevate production at Magna Engineered GlassImagine your first 90 days. You’ve mapped a new program’s manufacturing flow from quote to SOP, aligned cross-functional teams around a robust PFMEA, and stood up new equipment on the shop floor—complete with standardized work, Job Element Sheets, and a training plan that sticks. You’ve benchmarked solutions across sister plants and suppliers, influenced design-for-manufacture decisions with customers, and kept environmental considerations front and center in every change you release.What you’ll take ownership ofDesign end-to-end process flows and define manufacturing operations for new part quotations and launches.Lead or facilitate PFMEA with cross-functional partners to anticipate and mitigate risk.Specify, source, and introduce new equipment; manage installation, trials, and handoff to production.Author Standardized Work, Job Element Sheets, and supporting documentation for new processes and equipment.Coordinate manufacturing projects as the primary point of contact from kick-off through stabilization.Research, propose, and lead approved continuous improvement and technology development initiatives.Maintain and revise plant layout drawings in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and quality.Develop in-process prints and production tools, including GD&T stack-ups, CAD updates, and formal signoffs.Provide technical guidance to Sales and customers to influence product design and deliver cost-effective manufacturability.Report key engineering developments and corrective actions to leadership; maintain accurate records and contribute to standards/specifications.Benchmark processes and components across sister plants, suppliers, customers, and competitors to identify best practices.Champion MAFACT, lean manufacturing, standardized work, and continuous improvement across the division.Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, MIOSHA/OSHA (including Lockout/Tagout), and company policies—always considering environmental impacts of production.Submit and support CI and safety improvements; share best practices and help drive a culture of learning.Develop and deliver training for newly rolled-out processes; adapt as business needs evolve.Juggle multiple initiatives while upholding Magna’s Employee Charter and values; perform additional duties as needed.What you bringBachelor’s degree in engineering, or 3–5 years of related experience/training and/or equivalent education.Proven experience creating Manufacturing Process Prints, Standard Work Instructions, and Job Element Sheets.Automotive engineering background required; preferred exposure to injection molding, bonding, soldering, assembly, and/or stamping.Hands-on machine experience with strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude; skilled at troubleshooting.Proficiency in GD&T and application to stacks/tolerancing.Structured problem-solver using 5 Why, root cause analysis, and sound decision-making to craft practical, creative solutions.Ability to interpret written/oral instructions, diagrams, and schedules—and address problems without standard solutions.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; SolidWorks; and building effective spreadsheets.Excellent organization and priority management; comfortable meeting deadlines and working extended hours when required.Proactive mindset with a track record of recommending process, policy, and system improvements.Clear, professional communicator (verbal and written) in English; Spanish bilingual preferred.Commitment to ongoing learning and continuing education.Solid applied math skills: probability, statistical inference, geometry, and practical calculations (fractions, percentages, ratios, rates, graphs).Where you’ll do itOffice environment: ~40%Plant environment: ~60%Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; frequent keyboard/mouse use (average ~6 hours/day).Vision requirements include near/far/depth/color; regular computer work.Plant exposure to machinery, moving equipment/material, moderate noise, airborne particles/fumes, and temperature variation.Primary work is onsite in a manufacturing facility; occasional travel may be required.If you’re energized by building reliable processes that launch on time, stay in control, and improve continuously—let’s talk.