Magna
Automotive
ManufacturingEngineeringSupervisor
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“Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor at Magna. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Team Leadership. Lead manufacturing engineering activities across SMT, ICT, conformal coating, routing, selective solder, and functional test (FFT) lines to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance first-time-through (FTT), reduce scrap, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using structured problem-solving methodologi”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets; Enhance first-time-through (FTT); Reduce scrap; Improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); Ensure robust ICT and functional test coverage; Minimize false failures; Improve fault detection and diagnostics; Ensure high-quality and repeatable outputs; Ensure reliability and uptime of manufacturing and test equipment; Ensure successful new product launches; Meet all department objectives
Industry & Context.
Structured problem-solving methodologies; Root cause analysis; PFMEA; 8D; Troubleshooting
Accident / incident investigation process, Workplace inspections, Zero Harm Program
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completion of relevant post-secondary education (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering etc) or equivalent experience, 3-5 years’ experience leading a small or large team of engineers, 3-5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering role
Nice to Have
Industry 4.0 knowledge
What You'll Do.
Lead manufacturing engineering activities across SMT
and functional test (FFT) lines to achieve safety
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance first-time-through (FTT)
and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Oversee test engineering strategy
ensuring robust ICT and functional test coverage
minimizing false failures
and improving fault detection and diagnostics.
Manage SMT programming and process control
including placement optimization
solder paste inspection (SPI)
to ensure high-quality and repeatable outputs.
Ensure reliability and uptime of manufacturing and test equipment
coordinating maintenance
and capital improvement initiatives.
Promote the continuous improvement of the department and keep current with new products
materials and equipment technologies.
Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing process flows
work instructions to ensure successful launches.
Conduct planned workplace inspections
as scheduled by Environmental
Active participant in the accident / incident investigation process to assist in determining root causes
corrective actions and follow-ups to ensure resolution.
Co-ordinate new business quotes for manufacturing assembly process and direct labour costs.
review and perform performance appraisals for reports while maintaining confidentiality of all personnel data.
Correct unsafe acts or conditions
ensuring all health and safety policies are followed using the Zero Harm Program.
Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by all members within the department.
Facilitate and promote a work environment based on fairness and concerns for people
in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
Assists in execution of Dortec’s overall strategic objectives.
Meet all department objectives as set out by Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a small or large team of engineers; Prepare, review and perform performance appraisals for reports; Facilitate and promote a work environment based on fairness and concerns for people
Process & Methodology
Project management experience, New Product Introduction (NPI) support
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling. **Job Responsibilities:** * Lead manufacturing engineering activities across SMT, ICT, conformal coating, routing, selective solder, and functional test (FFT) lines to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance first-time-through (FTT), reduce scrap, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, PFMEA, 8D). * Oversee test engineering strategy, ensuring robust ICT and functional test coverage, minimizing false failures, and improving fault detection and diagnostics. * Manage SMT programming and process control, including placement optimization, solder paste inspection (SPI), and reflow profiling, to ensure high-quality and repeatable outputs. * Ensure reliability and uptime of manufacturing and test equipment, coordinating maintenance, troubleshooting, and capital improvement initiatives. * Promote the continuous improvement of the department and keep current with new products, processes, materials and equipment technologies.
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