Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Launch

Magna International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide ongoing engineering support across production lines in Moore, SC. You will lead process design efforts to optimize product flow, material movement, and cell efficiency, while supporting new product launches and equipment changes.

You will analyze product structures and processes to remove inefficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and develop clear work instructions and documentation. Some shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial engineering techniques to establish resource requirements and optimize material flow.
• Ability to design and implement efficient manufacturing cell configurations.
• Capability to analyze product structures and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs.
• Adept with problem-solving methodologies and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing manufacturing engineering support to resolve production and process-related issues.
• Lead process design initiatives to optimize product flow, material movement, and cell efficiency using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support new product and process launches, including equipment selection, design, installation, and modification.
• Analyze product structures and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs.
• Conduct and support root cause analysis to address manufacturing concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and technical documentation.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process optimization

Design of experiments

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

RASIC methodology

Just-In-Time (JIT) systems

Job description

Magna Seating is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide ongoing engineering support across production lines in Moore, SC. You will lead process design efforts to optimize product flow, material movement, and cell efficiency, while supporting new product launches and equipment changes.

You will analyze product structures and processes to remove inefficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and develop clear work instructions and documentation. Some shift flexibility is required.