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Process Engineering Manager

Magna · Highland Park, MI

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Level
Manager
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management process role at Magna (automotive) in Highland Park, MI. Lead, coach, and develop Process Engineers supporting MEHP and MEBT.

They ask for
7+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, FMEA, APQP, Control plans, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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About the role

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as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

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Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

7+ years of process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related manufacturing experience.

3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering personnel or major manufacturing programs.

Experience supporting automotive manufacturing operations and experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and xxperience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Standardized Work, and launch activities.

Experience leading engineering support during new product launches and lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Experience with injection molding, assembly, paint, or automated manufacturing environments. Experience supporting OEM customer

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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

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

Leadership & Team Development

  • •Lead, coach, and develop Process Engineers supporting MEHP and MEBT.
  • •Manage engineering resources and priorities across both facilities.
  • •Establish consistent engineering practices, standards, and expectations.
  • •Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and development of engineering personnel. Build a culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Documentation & Manufacturing Standards

  • •Ensure accuracy and maintenance of all core manufacturing documents including :Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Standardized Work Instructions (SWI), Control Plans, Manufacturing Standards
  • •Drive auditing and continuous improvement of process documentation.
  • •Ensure manufacturing processes remain aligned with customer, quality, and operational requirements.

New Program Launches

  • •Lead process engineering activities supporting new model and program launches.
  • •Develop manufacturing process concepts, line designs, and process layouts. Support process balancing, capacity planning, and labor optimization activities.
  • •Coordinate pilot builds, launch trials, and production readiness activities. Support successful transitions from launch into production.

Engineering Change Management

  • •Own the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process for both facilities.
  • •Coordinate validation, implementation, and documentation of engineering changes.
  • •Assess process impacts and ensure proper risk mitigation prior to implementation. Track and drive closure of engineering change activities.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • •Lead initiatives focused on improving: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Scrap reduction, Throughput, Manufacturing efficiency
  • •Support root cause investigations and sustainable corrective actions.. Utilize data-driven decision making to improve manufacturing performance.

Customer Quality & Corrective Actions

  • •Support OEM customer issue resolution activities. Partner with Quality teams on containment, investigation, and corrective action development.
  • •Drive process improvements to prevent recurrence of quality issues. Support customer audits, launches, and technical reviews as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • •Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Program Management, MP&L, and Automation Engineering teams. Coordinate manufacturing readiness activities for new programs and engineering changes.
  • •Support standardization initiatives between MEHP and MEBT. Ensure effective communication and alignment between both facilities.

Other tasks as assigned.

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