Job Number: 58741  Group: Magna Powertrain   Division: MPT Sterling Heights  Job Type: Permanent/Regular  Location: STERLING HEIGHTS 

Group Introduction

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Objective and Scope

Objective:  Leads process development, production start-up, production support and the implementation of engineering changes and process improvements.  Ensures environmental aspects of production are considered.

Scope:  Leading process development for new programs. Continuous improvements for current production. Researching new technologies and implementing them. Documenting and training manufacturing team on new rolled processes.

Responsibilities, Duties and Authority

Establishing  process flow and operations to make a part for new quotes.

Work in a cross function team to complete PFMEA.  

Establish specifications for new equipment and get quotes. 

Roll out of equipment and processes to plant floor.

Establish Standardized work, Job Element Sheets and other needed documentation to support equipment / process rollout.

Main contact for planning/coordinating manufacturing projects.

Investigate and research continuous improvement and development projects. If project is approved, lead to complete the project.

Work with cross functional team to update and maintain plant layout drawings.

Facilitates developing in process prints and production tools. This includes GD&T stack-up calculations, CAD updates for parts, fingers and new dies (process drawings, signoffs, checking prints).

Provide technical assistance to sales and customers to influence product design and provide viable cost proposals and manufacturing processes to meet respective customer needs.  

Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during engineering activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.

Maintains accurate files, records, studies and reports and shares the information appropriately.  Furnishes input on developing engineering standards and specifications.

Benchmarking this would include benchmarking processes and parts at sister plants, Suppliers, Customers and competitors. 

Assist the organization in implementation of MAFACT, including lean, standardized work and continuous improvement activities.

Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 2016:16949, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook. 

Participates in continuous improvement activities including driving CIP's, submits improvement suggestions (CI, Safety).

Manage multiple projects and deliverables while treating team members with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employee's Charter and Common Values.

Perform all work in a safe and healthful manner as outline in MIOSHA regulations and MPTSH safety and policies including proper use of Lockout/Tagout procedures.  Reports unsafe conditions to Manager/Supervisor within the department.

Support and