Manufacturing Engineer

MAU is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer for our client, Magna Decostar, in Piedmont, SC.

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives at the Greenville Sequencing Center, ensuring process excellence and operational efficiency. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

* Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

* Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Shift Information

* Standard full-time schedule

* Must be willing and able to travel to satellite facilities on a frequent basis for up to 1 week at a time

Required

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

* OR Associate's degree with at least four (4) years of relevant work experience

Preferred

Education and Experience

* At least five (5) years of manufacturing experience

General Requirements

* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and statistical skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes;
AutoCAD experience preferred

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications

* Demonstrated leadership with the ability to motivate teams and drive results

* Knowledge of ISO/TS16949, SPC, MSA, and GR&R preferred

* Familiarity with automation control systems (PLCs, Robots, Vision Systems) preferred

* Strong math and SPC skills

* Self-starter with a "can-do" attitude

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments

Essential Functions

General

Job Duties

* Exhibit a fair, objective, and professional attitude aligned with the Magna Employee's Charter

* Demonstrate teamwork and actively engage in team activities

* Apply problem-solving skills in a continuous improvement environment

* Follow all Decostar policies and maintain expected employee conduct

* Meet and uphold customer and company quality standards

* Perform daily cross-functional assignments according to procedures and work instructions

* Travel frequently to satellite facilities as needed

Specific

Job Duties

* Follow all Decostar Industries health and safety policies and procedures

* Attend all required job and safety training

* Operate machinery only after completing documented training

* Participate in accident investigations, audits, and inspections

* Avoid bypassing or modifying safety systems

* Immediately report unsafe conditions, behaviors, accidents, or near-misses

* Complete safety checklists before operating equipment

* Lead and support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

* Learn products and processes in supported areas

* Conduct elemental time studies as needed

* Lead Kaizen events with cross-functional teams

* Gather and evaluate continuous improvement ideas from team members

* Communicate actions taken on submitted ideas

* Visit other Magna facilities to identify best practices

* Assist in MAGNA Winning Teams submissions and coordinate related activities

* Maintain a clean, safe work area

* Participate in department meetings and complete required documentation

* Submit cost reduction and innovation ideas

* Engage in continuous improvement programs to meet departmental goals

* Perform duties within Decostar's Supplier Quality Manual and ISO/TS 16949 guidelines

* Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the GSC Operations Manager

Working Conditions

* Position is based in a manufacturing environment at the Greenville Sequencing Center

* Frequent travel to satellite facilities required

Physical Demands

* Ability to stand or walk for up to nine (9) hours per day

* Ability to sit for up to eight (8) hours per day

* Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on an infrequent basis

* Requires good close-range vision