Industrial Engineer in Guelph

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.

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 Industrial Engineer is responsible for industrialization of new product launches and processes, implementing cost savings and process flow improvements.

Qualifications necessary to do the job:

• Immediate, open position $85,000 - $110,000 annual compensation
• Graduate of a recognized Engineering program
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in an industrial environment
• Experience in time and motion direct labour measurement
• Experience with product and process flow development
• Experience in PFMEA development
• Plant layout experience required
• Value Stream Mapping experience preferred
• Must have excellent teambuilding and leadership skills
• Proven understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, mechanical equipment and processes
• Excellent organization, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must have proven negotiating skills combined with the ability to handle stressful situations professionally
• Must be self-motivated and able to carry projects through to completion
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (English - spoken and written)
• Proficient use of MS Office applications, AutoCAD

Main Duties:

• Measure, Analyse and Improve production processes specifically related to product flow
• Develop, revise and implement equipment and process layouts
• Develop, implement and monitor labour standards for all equipment and processes
• Establish line balance standard through use of MOST and Time study methods
• Develop timing plans for new product / project implementation
• Document processes through process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, Value Stream Maps, Layouts etc.
• Validation / verification of new processes to ensure capability to requirements
• Responsible for Project management
• Develop Lean Manufacturing standards
• Work with production personnel to help implement cost savings and process improvement ideas
• Other duties as assigned

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.