Continuous Improvement Engineer

3 weeks ago


Sunderland Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Magna International Full time

Continuous Improvement Engineer

About us

Magna Exteriors Sunderland are the highest-volume production of thermoplastic back

door modules in Europe. The plant started mass production in 2021, and we are proud

to be on the journey to become the global benchmark of Tailgate manufacturing.

We are an energetic, passionate team with expertise in the new most exciting materials

and processes. Located in the North East of England, we will continue to experiment

and evolve, with a focus on advancing our knowledge and learning.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Recognised globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to helping manufacturers create bold, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes liftgates, door modules, exterior fascias and trim, front-end modules, active aerodynamic systems, running boards, sealing, trim and engineered glass. Advanced expertise in exterior design and lightweight composites is incorporated within each product line.

Guided by our Employee’s Charter, our core values are a reflection of who we are as

individuals and as a company.

• Think Big

• Take Responsibility

• Never Settle

• Be Collaborative

About the Role

This role is responsible for driving the plant’s challenging Continuous Improvement

plans.

Reporting into the CI Supervisor, you will be involved in the day-to-day C.I activities within the team and across departments, as well as the core C.I team requirements. You will lead some of the key C.I objectives for the plant.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify opportunities for operational improvement and create action plans to realise them

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions

• Support the plant change management process

• Support the improvement ideas process

• Gather any analysis of process and other plant performance indices, for example customer performance, spend, scrap/yield, capability, ergonomics, MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)

• Lead and coordinate Kaizen workshops across the facility

• Report out any improvements in line with functional requirements

• Support various communication activities as required

Who we are looking for

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in significant operational improvement activities

• Lean Manufacturing qualification – Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt is preferred

• Extensive experience in problem solving techniques and technologies

• Fully able to create a VSM and identify and articulate opportunities therein

• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing

• Previous experience with coordinating teams

• Highly motivated, positive and resilient

• Self starter with a passion for improvement

• Great inter-personal skills, getting involved to `make it happen`

• Methodical and analytical approach, with good self-management and team work approach

• Sound PC skills using standard MS and other software packages

• Experienced of working within projects through to successful implementation

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Degree in Manufacturing engineering, or related field

• Able to utilize a wide range of quality tools

• Good aptitude and desire to learn

• Automotive background/experience

• Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering background/qualifications

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 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.

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 based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously, and store your information in compliance with GDPR requirements.

In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:

• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities

• On site gym

• Canteen

• Parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles

• My Staff Shop – exclusive discounts and savings

• Referral Schemes

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free Eye tests

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Exclusive car discount



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