Engineering Supervisor

Job Number: 69042 
Group: Cosma International 
Division: Magna Body & Chassis Mississauga 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: MISSISSAUGA 
Work Style: 

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

About the Role

The Engineering Supervisor - Manufacturing, Tooling and Packaging is the primary leader of all manufacturing, tooling, and packaging engineers within the engineering department. This role will be highly technical in nature, requiring a proven track record in the design and implementation of assembly processes (TM, equipment, tooling), stamping processes, packaging planning, and project management. 

Your Responsibilities

 

• Takes an active role in the safety of their team, and the contractors that their team oversees
• Promote safety, ensure engineering team members processes capture good ergonomic practices, acceptable walk distances, and that equipment has PSHSR sign off
• Lead initiatives for improving the engineering processes to ensure compliance to applicable industry standards and regulations
• Implement corrective actions for safety issues, quality issues, and audits
• Provide input to department budgets, project budgets, and personnel plans to support departmental KPIs
• Coach and lead the engineers within your area to be highly effective with proven ability to maintain target dates and objectives of the department
• Develop Engineering team members
• Complete layered audits to include safety, standardize work, housekeeping and 5S
• Report on metrics/KPIs for manufacturing engineering area to all levels of the organization
• Support RFQs and project management for your team, escalate problems quickly to engineering department manager
• Support team collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate their feedback into the design of equipment, tooling, processes
• Participate in department manpower planning and recruiting
• Review all process layouts to ensure safety zoning is acceptable and will not create unnecessary downtime
• Support and foster continuous improvement culture by actively engaging in the process and challenging the team to find beneficial changes that can be implemented
• Conduct and/or support technical reviews with vendors

Who we are looking for

 

• Understands and shows commitment to the values of the Employee Charter and Cosma.
• Demonstrates clear and respectful communication skills in all situations.
• Understands the key processes and systems within the organization related to their work flow ensuring work flow is conducted efficiently while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance results
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.

Your preferred qualifications

 

• Diploma or degree in mechanical, industrial, design, automotive engineering.
• 8+ years' experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, project management or tool design in the area of chassis and/or body components and assemblies. Previously leadership of engineering teams would be an asset.
• Basic knowledge in Requirements & Configuration tools
• AutoCAD, 3D modelling and PackAssist an asset
• In-depth knowledge of quoting new programs, engineering changes, continuous improvement projects, and equipment
• In-depth knowledge of designing processes, tooling design for assembly and stamping dies, capital procurement, safety standards such as Z432, Reg 851 and Reg 213, engineering and QA analysis including PFMEA, DFMEA, 8D
• Experience with overseeing suppliers to ensure quality of equipment received, and meets standards and specifications
• Experience in equipment buyoff process with suppliers
• Experience launching new programs during the PPAP phase, including customer interactions around run at rate, and early build activities
• Knowledge of packaging development - both standard packaging and customized
• Understanding of press operation with respect to capacity, process and changeover

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

 

• Be a part of, and experiencing the launch of this Division
• Company-paid Medical and Dental Benefits, along with an option for enhance flexible benefits
• Magna Retirement Savings Plan
• Magna Service Award Program
• Magna Scholarship Program
• Education Reimbursement Program

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

 

• Employee Discounts, including but not limited to discounts on new vehicles, amusement parks, restaurants, etc.
• Company provided uniforms (if applicable)
• Health programs, sports and team events
• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities
• Parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles
• Company BBQ, holiday parties, fundraisers, and company events
• Annual Employee Engagement/Opinion Survey

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.