Assembly Engineer

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Functional Management

• Plan own assembly tooling and automation project work streams to be delivered by the department
• Ensure own functional objectives are met and internal and external customers are regularly informed of progress
• Ensure own functional reporting is completed robustly and on time

Assembly Projects

• Support through supplier nomination process
• Customer product development liaison
• PCR launch, completion and follow-up
• Manage the assembly tooling and automation development and manufacture
• OK to Ship (Tapestry) review of documents, upload and approval
• Support other project work streams
• Support process optimisation and continuous improvement project work streams
• Any other duties assigned as deemed appropriate are carried out and completed as required

Assembly Launch, Optimisation & CI Projects

• Completion of the optimisation phase of assigned new project(s)
• Manage assigned internal labour and sub-contractors assigned to projects
• Control associated sub-contractors using internal control procedures
• Develop engineered solutions and work streams to deliver downtime reduction and Gross Cycle Time (GCT) improvement
• Identify and eliminate recurring assembly fixture, automation and fixing related downtime issues
• Support equipment suppliers to ensure robust and reliable processes through the process concept and equipment design phase
• Coordinate Run at Rate and commissioning of new and insource assembly equipment/fixtures
• Support improvements, standards development, design and industrialisation of equipment, fixtures and associated equipment
• Provide support during equipment buy off events at the integrator (UK/Overseas) and Home Plants
• Provide plant representation during functional project reviews to ensure project launch activities are carried out in line with CPMP
• Support project lessons learnt events
• Network internally and externally to gain knowledge of latest benchmarks and new innovations
• Support route cause analysis into assembly defects
• Support continuous improvement activities
• Identify opportunities for Value Analysis / Value Engineering( VA/VE) and support customer Total Value stream Mapping (TVM) activity
• Any other duties assigned as deemed appropriate are carried out and completed as required

Assembly R&D

• Identify potential tooling related R&D projects and work streams
• Support the creation of project charter documents report status and progress against the deliverables and time frame
• Attend all necessary meetings and ensure adequate reporting of function

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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.