Lean Assembly Process Engineer for Automotive

Magna International Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Company Match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Magna International Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes using Lean principles and lead cross-functional initiatives.

This role focuses on improving labor efficiency, productivity, and quality across the Magna Exteriors operations in a hands-on environment. You will support new programs by crafting flow layouts, toolings, and labor estimates, while coordinating with APQP and Engineering teams on DFMA adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, synchronous manufacturing, and ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance labor efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Support new program launches by developing process flows, cell layouts, component flow plans, cycle-time estimates, and labor requirements, while tracking builds through pre-SOP activities.
• Collaborate with APQP teams and Engineering on new program launches and component changes, implementing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) strategies.
• Assist in developing work instructions, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans related to new processes and process changes.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional team activities focused on maintaining and continuously improving departmental KPIs.
• Monitor departmental performance objectives and track continuous improvement metrics within CI teams.
• Support the investigation of customer and internal quality concerns and assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans to improve products and processes.
• Communicate process changes and provide training to Quality Technicians, Team Leaders, and team members to ensure effective implementation.
• Develop and implement error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions to prevent assembly errors and improve process reliability.
• Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, benchmarking solutions against other Magna divisions and manufacturing facilities to determine applicability and potential benefits.
• Participate as a member of the Ergonomics Committee by identifying ergonomic concerns and helping develop solutions to improve workplace safety and efficiency.
• Serve as a Lean Thinker Champion by leading a designated production area in the Lean Thinker program and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Controls teams to identify and implement required equipment, process, or control changes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Ergonomics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Magna International Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes using Lean principles and lead cross-functional initiatives.

This role focuses on improving labor efficiency, productivity, and quality across the Magna Exteriors operations in a hands-on environment. You will support new programs by crafting flow layouts, toolings, and labor estimates, while coordinating with APQP and Engineering teams on DFMA adoption.