Lean 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:

• Use value stream mapping for the manufacturing process inside the facility.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend improvements to operational processes, procedures and equipment and supporting analysis.
• Help lead the T.E.A.M. systems 5S implementation and assist in training employees on the 5S principals.
• Continually improve the manufacturing process efficiencies to reduce production costs.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement events to eliminate waste and add value for the customer.
• Responsible for coordinating Lean Thinker process flow and collecting and distributing the data throughout the teams.
• Prepares various reports and presentations for all audience levels.
• Research and develop new manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Drive the MAFACT culture through internal audits maintaining follow-up on open issues.
• Serve as the division's MAFACT lead and support all internal and external MAFACT requirements.
• Collect monthly data supporting WCM processes and corporate KPI's, present charts to senior management.
• Manage the master layout in AutoCAD therefore will need to be proficient in AutoCAD
• Preform line balance evaluations and create replenishment routes.
• This position requires up to 10% travel.

Who we are looking for:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant work experience is required.
• A minimum of two years' experience in an engineering and/or manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

Your preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of IATF principles preferred.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

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