Mechanical Engineering SMT

Job Number: 51604 
Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting  
Division: Autosystems Canada – Bld3 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: BELLEVILLE 

Group Description

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

General:

• Provide support for maintenance planning for all phases of equipment, including initiation, identification (option analysis), development (design) and implementation.
• Participate in make vs buy equipment decisions.  Assist in resolving Supplier technical issues arising from deviation requests, design ambiguities and feasibility concerns.
• Provide daily operational guidance and direction to staff on work assignments, managing results against set targets, scorecards and other metrics in place by Management Team.
• Assist in daily support to various manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate/optimize build process to ensure product compliance to drawing and applicable manufacturing and design standards.
• Lead continuous improvement actions and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Lead in problem-solving efforts to improve product quality, cost and reduction in cycle time at production Cell.
• Actively support Lean and Six Sigma in all manufacturing processes.
• Review strengths and weaknesses of internal manufacturing, business processes and equipment, driving scrap and labor reductions.
• Creation of manufacturing flow charts for manufacturing processes.
• Participate in design for manufacturing and design for cost reviews through the PDP Process.
• Participate in developing tooling standards and verification that sourced tooling meets established standards, to include tool follow-up and Tooling Preventive Maintenance requirements.
• Creation of manufacturing flow charts and equipment capacity studies for all processes.
• Good working knowledge of project information and project interdependencies to make informed decisions.
• Effectively lead team with other support disciplines to plan, co-ordinate, support manufacturing and maintenance schedules.
• Actively pursue opportunities to reduce cost and cycle times as per Yearly Targets.
• Promote and encourage a team environment/approach to achieve stated goals.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Able to drive accountability down to direct reports through structured requirements, expectations and timelines.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting program commitments and enforcement of work plans where timing is not achieved.
• Understanding of Quote Capital Process and ROI.
• Thorough knowledge of the Program Delivery Process (Gate Milestones) and associated expectations.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, creative, innovative and people-oriented person.
• Able to multi-task on several fronts to meet Business Plan objectives.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Project.
• Strong and varied interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent follow-up tools and mechanisms.
• Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) methods and processes.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques and variable/flexible standards.
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (IATF16949/ISO9000/ISO14001/OHSMS) and industry standards.
• Understanding of IPC standards and ability to translate those requirements to equipment and processing strategy.
• Knowledge and execution experience as it relates to APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow.
• Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets.
• Ability to create and manage autonomous work groups with defined expectations and deliverables.
• The ability to develop and maintain Group Dynamics with cross-functional/matrix teams.
• The ability to develop and maintain Program Status Reports (Program Management Templates) and use reports as a Management Tool for performance monitoring against Customer (internal/external) expectations.
• A tenacious personality that will not let an issue be left unresolved.
• Transparency in communications with the understanding to escalate when appropriate for assistance in resolution.
• A continuous improvement mentality and the ability to apply this personal capability and knowledge to the company’s processes, products and associates (mentoring).

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years of Electronics Engineering or Electronics Manufacturing experience required in the Automotive and/or Automotive Supply Base sector focusing on SMT manufacturing, Assembly Methods, and Tooling.
• Minimum of 10 years of Manufacturing Environment experience required
• Experience working with design engineering to construct prototype boards and products.
• Experience in an Integrated Product Development Team environment required
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods (Red X, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.) required

Language Skills:

English

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with numbers with accuracy.
 

Reasoning Ability:

Effective troubleshooting for a variety of situations/issues effectively.

Special:

• Review and analysis of data from Capability Studies
• Print Tolerancing and GD&T.

• Proven track record of successful leadership and development of team members within a manufacturing environment.
• Understands and follows existing Magna policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements

Physical Demands:

• Normal amount of sitting and standing.
• Ability to move around an office environment and on production floor.
• Ability to work at a computer workstation.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach and pull.
• Ability to withstand varying levels of noise and/or temperature.
• May be required to travel.
• Ability to lift max. 50 lbs. periodically.