Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Innovation for Auto Production

Magna International; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across our automotive exterior manufacturing operations. You will develop and validate robust production processes, create and maintain process documentation, and work with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with CAD experience (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and a strong focus on Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 5–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead manufacturing process improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Develop, validate and maintain manufacturing process documentation (SOPs, WIs, OPLs).
• Lead line balancing, plant layout improvements, and workflow optimization.
• Support APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans and process validations.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Product Engineers and Production staff to meet program timing.
• Provide training and support to production operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Automation systems

Production equipment

Assembly operations

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen/Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across our automotive exterior manufacturing operations. You will develop and validate robust production processes, create and maintain process documentation, and work with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with CAD experience (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and a strong focus on Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.