Manufacturing Engineer

MUST be US Citizen or GC Holder.

MUST be local, no relocation package.

85k to 95k

Permanent Opportunity

This Manufacturing Engineer position will be a part of a new start-up Joint Venture Seating JIT Assembly plant located in the Metro Detroit area. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods to achieve optimum line balance and throughput. Ensures manufacturing processes are in accordance with Ergonomic practices, meets product specifications and achieves quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production equipment, methods, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing operations develop/design workflows and production processes to reduce inefficiency and ensures that final products meet the established quality standards.

• Develops and maintains process documentation including PFCs, Work Instructions and PFMEAs.

• Evaluate employees' tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to maximize productivity.

• Prepare material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs.

• Assists in the designs and/or procurement tools, machinery, and equipment for the manufacturing methods.

• Design the layout of facilities and determining personnel requirements.

• Training staff for new processes and providing instructions and manuals.

• Evaluates and resolves problems with production processes and/or production equipment.

• Confers with management, engineering, production and quality staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, product design, and other considerations to ensure operator safety, efficient production methods and quality results.

• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.

• Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately.

• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your Supervisor.

• Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of kaizen and/or lean manufacturing techniques.

• Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills required.

• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, employees, corporate personnel, suppliers, and the customer is essential.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Documentation and organization skills.

• Must be proficient with computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.

• Possess analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Provide leadership; develop professional attitudes and lead by example.

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to establish good working relationships with employees, co-workers, management, and customers,

• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Additional Information

Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments. Normal mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Frequently exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external weather condition. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches; and lifts and carries up to thirty (30) lbs within the manufacturing plant environment.