Industrial Engineer

Magna International; Ethridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosma International is seeking a packaging specialist to support MST programs, develop plant layouts in AutoCAD, and lead packaging design efforts for new opportunities. You will work with multiple departments to meet timelines and budgets while ensuring quality and safety standards across packaging projects.

Key tasks include RFQ preparation, rack design feedback, and creating unit load instructions with visual references.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development and supply chain processes.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and suppliers.
• Proven track record in managing packaging projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Support MST commercial team in quoting potential new business.
• Develop and validate AutoCAD plant layouts for new opportunities.
• Set timelines with the MST Program Manager for packaging and SOP.
• Review rack designs with MST Program Team and provide customer feedback.
• Determine packaging type based on materials, handling, safety and quality.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to budget and approve packaging purchases.
• Prepare RFQs for rack design and prototyping.
• Track delivery and ensure quantities meet timelines.
• Verify racks function at point of use and quality against tolerances.
• Develop unit load instructions (ULIs) with pictures and update revisions.
• Upload controlled documents to SharePoint.
• Optimize packaging quantities and costs across programs.
• Maintain safe, clean working environment; follow 5S.

Skills

AutoCAD

Packaging design

Cross-functional collaboration

RFQ process

Vendor coordination

Tools

SharePoint

CMS

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:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support MST commercial team Sales in quoting potential new business.
• Maintain current plant floor layouts in AutoCAD. Develop proposed plant floor layouts in AutoCAD to support new business opportunities.
• Work with the MST Program Manager to establish and achieve timelines for packaging delivery based on pre-series build phases and start of production (SOP).
• Coordinate with the MST Program Team to review all finished good rack designs relative to the design of the production location and provide feedback to the customer during development of packaging.
• Review customer loop days for all finished goods considering MST requirements for storage and internal production/logistics processes. Provide feedback to the customer and elevate any areas of concern to the MST Program Team.
• Analyze MST processes and product specifications to determine the packaging type (materials and size) based on physical characteristics, special handling needs, safety and ergonomics requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with MST Sales, Purchasing, and Accounting Departments to identify and work within budgets available for each program or packaging-related project and request capital approval for purchases as needed.
• Develop or direct development of concepts, specifications, samples, and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval.
• Coordinate with the MST Program Team to determine part orientation and load direction considering production location and point of use.
• Coordinate with MST Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Production, Tooling/Maintenance, and Quality Departments to determine feasibility of implementing proposed packaging or packaging-related project and identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Evaluate the quantity of packaging needed for each part to support series and service peak volumes based on the program requirements and MST operating strategy.
• Coordinate with MST Sales, Assembly Tooling, and Logistics Departments to: Confirm the peak daily volume and take rates needed for calculations. Confirm batch size and safety stock level needed for calculations. Negotiate the size of the fleet based on space availability to store the fleet.
• Prepare and send out RFQs for design and prototype of each dedicated rack required.
• Work with MST Purchasing to select suppliers, issue requisitions, and purchase orders for production of the packaging fleet Conduct custom packaging buy-offs with all invested parties for each prototype and engineering/improvement loop.
• Track delivery of packaging and ensure that proper quantities are delivered according to the agreed delivery timeline.
• Verify proper function of custom racks at the point of use and ensure they match the master rack based on tolerance requirements upon arrival and availability of parts in order to hold rack suppliers accountable for any defects within the warranty period.
• Receive invoices based on Proof of Delivery (POD) as racks are received.
• Coordinate repair of defects (if within the warranty period) with rack suppliers and MST Production (temporary reduction of fleet) and Logistics (scheduling, inbound/outbound) Departments.
• Develop unit load instructions (ULI) with pictures for all parts and update them at each revision (including the original or revision level 0) to reflect any and all changes. For service parts, the ULIs may be provided by a supplier who manages the packaging and shipment of service parts.
• Upload the final, controlled document to SharePoint.
• Communicate packaging requirements to MEVS Accounting for update in CMS.
• Optimize packaging and pack quantities for all parts. This should be done when new packaging arrives and parts are available, during development of the ULI, and in reaction to recommendations from other departments or observed opportunities for improvement.
• Work with and support other MST departments, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues related to the function and supply of packaging.
• Work with expendable packaging suppliers to develop concepts for special shipments.
• Review, provide feedback, and sign-off on expendable packaging for service parts.
• Come up with new and cost effective ideas for packaging design, development, and management within the company (out of the box thinking).
• Awareness of and follows MST’s Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment:
• Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open, and friendly communication.
• 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place”.
• Perform any and/or all other duties as assigned.

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:

Cosma International