Jr. Packaging Engineer

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.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
• Understanding of Material Flow, 5S, eliminating waste and incorporating these into daily activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of WCM strategies to enhance manufacturing operations and reduce costs.
• Participate in and create CI's to lower the Plastcoat inventory/store sizes to increase inventory turns. Oversee & coordinate the creation of WIP, FG and Expendable containers for new programs, by working closely with the returnable and expendable packaging suppliers to meet all requirements of design and development.
• Attend all CFT (cross-functional team) meetings for potential changes to packaging.
• Help in the development of returnable packaging for our Customers utilizing Customer guidelines. Customer requirements must be fully taken into account, ensuring the delivery of a quality part.
• Creation of Schedule 4's (capital requests) & work with Purchasing for selection of vendor, while within budget.
• Prepare and complete all Packaging Instructions.
• Maintain Packaging Instruction Database in CAQ - all instructions need to be up to date and all revised instructions need to have copies on the floor.
• Maintain Customer Packaging websites such as GPP, DDL, CDR, etc.
• Issue cost forms of new/revised packaging requirements to Sales Dept. for service and backup packaging.
• Provide ergonomic testing on new/revised packaging.
• Coordinate the shipment, receipt & tracking of returnable packaging for repairs.
• Creation of ECN's for new packaging introduced into Plastcoat.
• Work with Materials Manager on all Fleet Calculators before placing orders.
• Provide Fleet calculations & associated costs for New Program Quotes & OEM Capacity Studies.
• Participate in CI cost savings on current and future packaging.
• Create & maintain supplier packaging with proper fleet sizes to ensure compliance to Plastcoat standards.
• Work closely with shipping department to supply required shipping forms, delivery schedules and coordination of shipping activities in regards to packaging.
• Submit all Plastcoat-owned returnable packaging for complete shaker test analysis. Review all quality concerns before and after testing with Quality department.
• Ensure packaging is designed to be manufactured in accordance with Federal and Provincial Laws and that they adhere to Customer (OEM) Environmental Safety Standards.
• Travel to and from packaging trials, warehouse, etc.
• Spend time on the shop floor reviewing trials, potential packaging issues, ideas for savings/5S.
• Actively contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of ongoing WCM initiatives.
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace.
• Comply with the requirements of C-TPAT/PIP.
• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct.
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior.
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF16949 standards.
• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook.
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards.
• Ensure work area is kept neat and organized.
• Perform other duties as required.
Skills/Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
• Minimum completion of college diploma and/or manufacturing experience or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
• Customer quoting procedures, injection moulding understanding and knowledge of packaging ergonomics
• 2+ years of experience in packaging, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
SKILLS:
• Familiarity with basic manufacturing processes involved in automotive industry
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate in word & spreadsheet programs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors