Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
The Lean Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on performing operational assessments at all North American manufacturing divisions. The Lean Engineer utilizes an internal Magna Factory Assessment tool to identify the strengths and areas requiring improvement in each Division.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and perform annual assessments at all North American manufacturing plants
• Present assessment results along with recommendations for improvement to Senior Plant Management
• Coach manufacturing plants in the development of improvement plans for Magna Factory Concept (MAFACT) / World Class Manufacturing implementations
• Monitor progress of improvement plan implementation at each manufacturing plant
• Identify benchmark systems at manufacturing plants and share throughout the Exteriors Group
• Record and track improvements noted in internal MAFACT assessments performed by the plant
• Visit and support plants requesting assistance to improve MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing performance / implementation
• Coordinate and collaborate with Division Leads to facilitate kaizen workshops to implement lean/ TPS/ MAFACT tools and methodologies
• Develop, update and modify MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing training material as required
• Participate with other Magna Groups on Magna-wide MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing implementation
• Support cost saving activities and continuous improvement initiatives at Division level and at the Group level
• Participate with other Magna Groups on annual MAFACT calibration audits and support Magna Corporate strategy development and deployment
• Manage on boarding of new MAFACT Leads at Divisions and support their skills development and competence on MAFACT tools and methodologies
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by Supervisor to further competence of Division Leads
• Maintain MAFACT / World Class Manufacturing information and standards on the company intranet

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Skills/Special Knowledge -

• Post-Secondary education in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
• Must possess exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• Negotiating, collaborating and conflict resolution skills are required
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills along with a strong sense of time management
• Comfortable training large audiences (oral / written / presentation)
• Technical communication / understanding of company processes
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Customer-focused, team player with ability to interact effectively with all employee levels in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner
• Ability to exercise initiative, common sense and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
• Adept at MS 365 Office Suite, MS Visio and able to interpret data and statistics for purposes of grasping real time situations and developing action plans for improvement
• Strong degree of initiative and judgment
• Ability to travel frequently within North America
• Valid Driver's License

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of automotive manufacturing exposure
• General understanding of the various group functions in a manufacturing operation (e.g. Quality, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Safety, Quality, Logistics)

Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, will require travel. Perform other duties as required or assigned by Supervisor to further competence of Division Leads
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors