Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Job Number: 53828
Group: Magna Electronics
Division: MAGNA ELECTRONICS HOLLY
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: HOLLY
Group Description
Magna's ADAS technologies are shaping an autonomous future and improving lives.
Full autonomy is coming. But to create the technology which will bring it into view, you need the desire and ability to adapt complete ADAS systems or modular solutions to any vehicle, for any mobility need.
Magna's electronics solutions connect OEMs to their customers with features that improve their lives. It's our expertise across the entire vehicle, key strategic partnerships and culture of innovation that allow us to make our industry-leading technologies road-ready. And it is how we'll continue to build a safer, smarter and more connected mobility experience for all people.
Position Summary:
The Lean Manufacturing Engineer will support the division's Continuous Improvement Manager in the achievement of the division's financial and operational objectives.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lean / Continuous Improvement.
• Work with leadership to identify key projects that will provide the most benefit to Magna Electronics Holly.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from concept to completion.
• Report progress of projects to Continuous Improvement Manager and ensure progress towards goal of cost savings is achieved.
• Support innovation and cost reduction programs in place.
• Provide training for plant personnel on lean concepts as needed.
• Assist team members in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing change.
• Lead Kaizen teams in multiple day, rapid improvement events monthly.
• Development and implementation of the required Mafact (Magna WCM) standards.
• Create and manage lists with project descriptions, issues, and potential solutions with timelines.
• Work on product flow, helping to increase productivity.
• Work on improving production processes in each department.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of work and education.
• Minimum of 3 years of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience with record of results.

• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing concepts (Standardized work, A3, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, VSM, SMED, Kanban, etc.).
• Possess project management skills.
• Certification in Six Sigma and/or Red X is preferred.
• Ability to train others in how to effectively use problem solving tools.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all employee levels in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
• Strong team leadership skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
• Strong sense of time management with ability to manage high workload and meet deadlines.

• Independent, targeted and structured way of working.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Word, Microsoft Teams, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work required in the job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities are not limited to those in the description and may change at any time, with or without notice, per management.
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