Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment

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At Magna, you’ll work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high‑quality products. The team focuses on developing industry‑leading automotive technologies and provides employees with the support and resources they need to succeed.

• Review Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and ensure technical requirements align with project needs.
• Collaborate with vendors to clearly communicate specifications, expectations, and standards.
• Work with suppliers to specify, select, and source equipment such as conveyor belts, manipulators, lifting devices, filling equipment, torque tools, and fixtures to meet project requirements.
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification to ensure readiness for production use.
• Plan and manage equipment layouts, utility requirements, and factory readiness for new line setups and modifications.
• Develop and update 2D AutoCAD layouts to support factory planning and project execution.
• Ensure seamless integration of new equipment into existing manufacturing processes.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to equipment, including manuals, maintenance logs, and as‑built drawings.
• Utilize PLC programming skills to configure, modify, and optimize automated equipment controls and processes.
• Implement upgrades or modifications to equipment software and controls as required to support process improvements and new product introductions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to optimize and automate manufacturing processes.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Ensure all equipment complies with company and regulatory safety standards.
• Provide training and guidance to production and maintenance teams on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Communicate project updates, issues, and successes proactively to all stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with 3–5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Ability to analyze production processes and implement improvements.
• Experience training staff on equipment use/maintenance and leading equipment‑related projects.

• Familiarity with automotive industry, industrial equipment, and automation.
• Master’s degree in automotive/mechanical/manufacturing with 1–2 years of automotive background.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Details on our benefits package will be provided during the recruitment process.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Magna is an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously and discourages applications via email or print to comply with GDPR and local data privacy laws.