Magna

automotive technologies

IndustrialEngineer

Newaygo, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Industrial Engineer at Magna. Skills: Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, plant layout. Establish optimum manufacturing cell configuration. Determine product flow”

Industry & Context.

automotive technologies
Problems you'll solve

analyze problems; develop appropriate solutions; troubleshooting problems; independent problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related or equivalent, Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, workstation layout, process flow, and other current techniques related to industrial engineering, Demonstrated communication skills in order to communicate with other functional areas both internally and externally for successful completion of projects, Demonstrated interpersonal skills to influence decisions that affect assigned projects, Three years experience in engineering or related or equivalent, Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions in order to assist in troubleshooting problems, Eight years progressive professional level experience in engineering or project/program management and full competency/mastery of work area, Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, process, machines, etc., Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing programs to meet goals (i. e. successful program launch), Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity, Must be able to develop long-term technical strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities, Must be able to work independently with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, Excellent communication/negotiation skills to work in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas, Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously, Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities, Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc., Must be able to manage staff toward departmental goals, Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new materials, processes, etc. and present information

What You'll Do.

Establish optimum manufacturing cell configuration

Determine product flow

Evaluate resource requirements

Evaluate material flow

Evaluate equipment rates

Evaluate ergonomic considerations

Establish most efficient machine rates

Lead process of systemization

Standardize product routings

Standardize process descriptions

Standardize material flow/usage

Standardize throughput rates

Maintain manufacturing database

Track process descriptions

Track throughput rates

Track raw material usage

Provide input for facility planning

Provide input for plant layouts

Perform capacity studies

Determine plant order capability

Develop detailed plans

Develop detailed layouts

Maximize process efficiencies

Support business objectives

Monitor project objectives

Control project costs

Establish program time lines

Provide work direction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with other functional areas; Influence decisions affecting projects; Work with product team; Maintain productive relationships with key functional areas

Communication Scope

communication skills; communication/negotiation skills

Process & Methodology

project management skills, program management skills, manage programs, manage projects, manage several large projects, manage complex projects, manage staff

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