Hot Stamp Manufacturing Engineer
Magna International
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Job summary
Magna International's Cosma division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end manufacturing processes in a high-volume environment. You will develop, validate, and continuously improve processes, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while collaborating with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams.
Ideal candidates bring 5 years of manufacturing experience, hands-on shop floor capability, and strong PFMEA/Control Plans knowledge; exposure to automotive/high-volume
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting production or process activities.
- Exposure to automotive or high-volume production preferred.
- Statistics
- Strong technical expertise in fixture repair, adjustment, and validation.
- Proven ability to lead and guide technical personnel.
- Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end manufacturing processes and ensure robust development and validation.
- Define and update Work Instructions, PFMEA, and process parameters.
- Support equipment installation, setup, and validation activities.
- Monitor process performance and drive improvements (Cpk/Cmk).
- Investigate deviations and perform root-cause analysis (PSW).
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG MSA, Control Plans, and PFMEA requirements.
- Support PPAP activities and process validation.
- Promote safety, quality, delivery and cost targets; drive waste reduction.
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Job description
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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.
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.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the end‑to‑end ownership of manufacturing processes. This role ensures robust process development, validation, and continuous improvement from program launch through serial production, guaranteeing safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production aligned with quality and cost targets. This position supports production from launch through serial manufacturing, focusing on process performance, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement within a high‑volume environment.
- Supports Magna Operational Principles and Employee Charter criteria within context and position's scope of work supports EBM’s ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, IATF System, as well as Magna Safety and Magna Environmental Program requirements
- Develop and maintain manufacturing processes and documentation
- Support equipment installation, setup, and validation activities
- Define and update Work Instructions, PFMEA, and process parameters
- Support engineering changes and continuous process updates
- Monitor process performance and support capability improvements (Cpk / Cmk)
- Investigate process deviations and support root cause analysis (PSW)
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements
- Support PPAP activities and process validation
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Support initiatives to reduce scrap and improve cycle time
- Participating in Lean Manufacturing activities
- Provide daily technical support for production operations
- Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues
- Work with maintenance to resolve equipment related problems
- Work closely with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams
- Support internal and external audits as required
- Communicate effectively across departments
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG MSA, Control Plans, and PFMEA requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurement system robustness and fixture reliability.
- Support and enforce compliance with IATF standards and ISO 14001 procedures.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting production or process related activities
- Exposure to automotive or high volume production preferred
- Statistics
- Strong technical expertise in fixture repair, adjustment, and validation.
- Proven ability to lead and guide technical personnel.
- Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Hands on approach and willingness to work on the shop floor
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Available to work additional hours as needed
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical or Mechatronics) required
- College-level courses and technical background in quality and/or statistical sciences required
- Combination of job experience and education equivalent to four-year degree desired
- Strong knowledge of GD&T
- Manufacturing processes (Hot stamping and tooling)
- Lean Manufacturing Principles and Kaizen
- Six Sigma (Green Belt) is a plus
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and Core Tools (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plan)
- Statistical analysis knowledge (capability studies)
- Technical drawing interpretation (2D/3D)
- Familiarity with metrology equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, etc.)
- Experience with data analysis tools (Minitab or equivalent)
- Low-Cost Health Insurance
- Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Nursing Room
- Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition
- Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral
- Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch
- Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Annual Employee and Family Events
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.
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.
Regular / Permanent
Cosma International
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