Foam Process Engineer — Lean & Data-Driven Automotive

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

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.