Manufacturing Specialist

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Job Responsibilities:

• Develop processes for new business and products.
• Quote new business opportunities when required.
• Investigate equipment for new business and continuous improvement opportunities
• Utilize root cause problem-solving methods to analyze issues affecting internal quality (ppm) and productivity issues (OEE – overall equipment efficiency)
• Identify quality improvements and defect prevention by developing and implementing mistake/error-proofing fixtures and devices
• Prepare capital projects and acquire quotes to justify new equipment acquisitions for continuous improvement opportunities
• Conduct Engineering Feasibility Studies (EFSs) to determine the feasibility of implementing labor and material cost savings opportunities
• Initiate Process Change Notifications (PCNs) to initiate changes or alterations to the current manufacturing process
• Keep all necessary product information (FMEA, process flow charts, instruction sheets, etc.) up-to-date and readily available
• Facilitate quality and productivity-related meetings for assigned products and keep up-to-date meeting minutes
• Update measurables, presentation material and other tracking documents for monthly Quality Operating System (QOS) reviews
• Identify and implement labour savings opportunities (direct and indirect) wherever feasible
• Maintain plant layout with up-to-date product line layouts
• Coordinating the implementation of new production equipment and operator training to meet standards and final sign-off requirements
• Involved in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, equipment selection and negotiations with vendors.
• Involved as Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with coordinating the implementation of new production equipment and operator training to meet standards and final sign-off requirements for the ECU Business unit.
• Acts as technical contact between management and vendors
• Update and obtain customer approval on packaging forms (150) for carryover programs as a result of engineering changes or customer issues. (Applies to A & B-level)
• Must be aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how it affects quality and the environment for our customers
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of community college diploma/certificate.
• 3 to less than 5 years of work-related experience.
• Minimum completion of a 3-year post-secondary education program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• C - Level requires no formal working experience
• B - Level requires a minimum of 2 years related working experience
• Level requires a minimum of 5 years working experience

Salary Range: Starting at $70,000 annually

Vacancy Status: Immediate, open position

Site Benefits (DTB):

• Conveniently close to Highway 400
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plan
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.

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.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.