Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Seating

Magna International; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, improve processes, reduce downtime, and enable efficient, high‑quality manufacturing. This hands‑on role collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to keep processes stable.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing, with knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, GD&T, CAD, MES, and data tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment, automotive preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with CAD and manufacturing documentation tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause problem‑solving methodologies.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and line transitions—including process layout, work instructions, PFMEA, and control plan updates.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, efficiency opportunities, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Automation teams to integrate tooling, fixtures, and equipment upgrades.
• Develop and maintain documentation including process flows, standardized work, job breakdowns, and training materials.
• Lead and support problem‑solving activities for scrap, rework, downtime, and quality issues.
• Provide daily technical support for production lines, onsite with operators and supervisors to resolve issues.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams focused on process capability, ergonomics, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all engineering work aligns with safety requirements, quality standards, and company operating procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Reading GD&T drawings

PLC familiarity

Problem solving

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MES systems

Job description

Magna Seating in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, improve processes, reduce downtime, and enable efficient, high‑quality manufacturing. This hands‑on role collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to keep processes stable.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing, with knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, GD&T, CAD, MES, and data tools.