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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
Specific Job Duties:
· Design, maintain, and continuously improve all Assembly robotic equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
· Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches.
· Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time.
· Implement error-proofing systems throughout the department.
· Review and implement new technologies.
· Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans.
· Provide training and guidance on robotic equipment to all department personnel.
· Provide training for all Assembly Team members in operation of Assembly machines and technology.
· Ensure all robot programs are backed up and up to date.
· Respond to downtime.
· Design, install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems.
· Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve our products, processes, and equipment.
· Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors.
· Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds.
· Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation.
· Assist in creating effective PMs for new equipment.
· Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities.
· Support LEAN manufacturing including lean thinker and winning teams’ programs.
· Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Magna divisions, as well as other manufacturing facilities to determine their relevance.
· Internal machine builds.
· Manage special projects.
· Some travel will be required periodically to support off site assembly and sequencing operations.
· Support and improve departmental KOI’s that include:
o Correcting handling damage (HD) causes.
o Reducing costs by eliminating waste.
o Improving PM completion percentage.
o Reducing robotic downtime.
o Secondary equipment readiness.
· Support maintenance and engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment, consistent with departmental expectations and goals.
· Assist process engineers.
· Assist other departments.
· Available to work weekends as required.
· During the launch of offsite assembly programs, you will need to be flexible and able to assist with debug, training, and CI activities for offsite support as needed.
Educational Requirements
· A bachelor’s degree in engineering science or technology or 5 years related work experience in a technical field.
Related Work Experience: · Advanced trouble-shooting skills.
· Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
· Proficient computer skills are a must (Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD, Solid works).
· Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and participate as a team player.
· High skill level with robotic programming and troubleshooting with ABB and Fanuc robots.
· PLC programming and troubleshooting, preferably with Allen-Bradley products. RSLogix 5000
· HMI software programming, with Factory Talk and Ignition software.
· Machine vision system programming.
· Machine design, build, and troubleshooting experience.
· Automation and controls experience.
· Project management experience.
· Ability to work weekends.
Physical Requirements
· This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day, the ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, and the ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis. Ability to climb stairs is necessary. Ability to work at heights of 40 feet above the floor. Good vision at a close distance is required.
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:
Magna Exteriors
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