Paint Process Engineer

design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing paint processes that ensure cycle time and Business Plan targets are met. Work to develop paint processes for new launch tools, while improving existing processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop paint processes for all new launch tools
• Continually improve existing processes
• Track program performance to business plan targets and implement corrective measures
• Lead team to review cycle times and overall efficiency
• Create weekly reports summarizing overall yield and utilization
• Drive process trials and quality validations
• Develop design of experiments and engineering trials for new material, tooling and machinery and process development
• Key member of the Capital Project Team, contributing to investment in new technologies
• Drive continuous improvements and cost savings; materials, yield and cycle time improvements
• Technical/project management (capital)
• Provide any required assistance to production's needs
• Support Yield and Utilization teams, CFTs, and program launches
• Participate in DOR and POR measurables
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who we are looking for

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Degree required
• Minimum one year of related work experience in paint process/process engineering
• Strong knowledge of production tooling
• Excellent communication skills (English - spoken and written)
• Experience in OEM paint process preferred
• Experience with automated robotic manufacturing processes and equipment
• A self-starter with the ability to manage and execute projects independently
• Proven analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must be results and team oriented
• Proven ability to effectively interface with technicians, engineering, purchasing, operations, management
• Willingness and availability for infrequent travel for business or training purposes
• Must be flexible to work shifts as required

Your preferred qualifications

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

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

Site Benefits

Magna offers excellent Medical and Dental Benefits, after one month. Profit Sharing and Life insurance is available to all full-time employees along with a proactive wellness program, including a gym on-site and cafeteria. Join our team and thrive in a culture of respect, innovation and opportunity.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.