Foam Process Engineer

Magna International; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Kentucky is seeking a manufacturing engineer with TPM/Lean experience to lead process improvements and ensure high-quality production. The role involves coordinating with maintenance, analyzing data, and driving cost-effective solutions.

The candidate should have an engineering degree and experience with process control, HMIs, and AutoCAD, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Project.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree highly preferred or combination of equivalent work experience and education.
• Experience in foam manufacturing, chemical processing, automotive manufacturing, or a related production environment.
• Experience with process control systems, HMIs, data collection, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• A high level of analytical ability is required to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be proficient with computer software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project. Create spreadsheets and databases and be familiar with AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Verify startup readiness by confirming chemical inventories, HMI communication, equipment functionality, and line readiness.
• Ensure compliance with process control plans, operating procedures, safety requirements, and 5S standards.
• Develop and execute TPM action plans, support maintenance activities, and coordinate with Maintenance and Operations on equipment/process issues.
• Analyze production data, lead density and scrap reduction initiatives, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions while providing leadership and direction to hourly team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards

Skills

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Data collection

TPM knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

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.

Group Summary:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

Education and/or Experience:

• Engineering degree highly preferred or combination of equivalent work experience and education
• Experience in foam manufacturing, chemical processing, automotive manufacturing, or a related production environment.
• Experience with process control systems, HMIs, data collection, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• A high level of analytical ability is required to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be proficient with computer software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project. Create spreadsheets and databases and be familiar with AutoCAD

Job Responsibilities:

• Verify startup readiness by confirming chemical inventories, HMI communication, equipment functionality, and line readiness.
• Ensure compliance with process control plans, operating procedures, safety requirements, and 5S standards.
• Develop and execute TPM action plans, support maintenance activities, and coordinate with Maintenance and Operations on equipment/process issues.
• Analyze production data, lead density and scrap reduction initiatives, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions while providing leadership and direction to hourly team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Seating