As a Process Tech, you'll develop and improve molding processes, collaborate on designs, maintain documentation, and troubleshoot machinery, ensuring high-quality production.
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 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Location: Alto, MI
Shift: 2nd Shift
Department: Mold
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops, evaluates and improves molding processes to include automation where appropriate.
2. Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
3. Confers with management, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
4. Establish proper documentation, write operation instructions and maintain process books.
5. Perform DOE's and FMEA's.
6. Monitor scrap percentages and improve levels.
7. Interface with quality control and make sure products are being produced up to QC standards.
8. Troubleshoot molding machines and new tools.
9. Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
10. Conduct and/or participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
11. Apply synchronous manufacturing concepts to enhance mold processes and generate appropriate data to support conclusions.
12. Perform all duties assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. 2 years related experience - Required
2. 4-year degree in plastics engineering - Preferred
3. RJG Certified - Preferred
4. 5 to 10 years plastics process engineering experience - Preferred
What We Offer:
1. Competitive wage and benefits
2. Health Insurance, 401k
3. Paid Time Off
4. Gym Reimbursement
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
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 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Location: Alto, MI
Shift: 2nd Shift
Department: Mold
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops, evaluates and improves molding processes to include automation where appropriate.
2. Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
3. Confers with management, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
4. Establish proper documentation, write operation instructions and maintain process books.
5. Perform DOE's and FMEA's.
6. Monitor scrap percentages and improve levels.
7. Interface with quality control and make sure products are being produced up to QC standards.
8. Troubleshoot molding machines and new tools.
9. Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
10. Conduct and/or participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
11. Apply synchronous manufacturing concepts to enhance mold processes and generate appropriate data to support conclusions.
12. Perform all duties assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. 2 years related experience - Required
2. 4-year degree in plastics engineering - Preferred
3. RJG Certified - Preferred
4. 5 to 10 years plastics process engineering experience - Preferred
What We Offer:
1. Competitive wage and benefits
2. Health Insurance, 401k
3. Paid Time Off
4. Gym Reimbursement
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
Top Skills
Automation
Molding Processes
Statistical Methods
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