Job description
Job Number: 57430
Group: Magna Exteriors
Division: Norplas Industries Inc.
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: NORTHWOOD
Group Description
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.
Role Summary
- Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
- Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of Norplas employees as described in the employee handbook consistent with the Magna Employee Charter which are Job Security, A Safe and Healthful Workplace, Fair Treatment, Competitive Wages and Benefits, Employee Equity and Profit Participation, Communication and Information, Employee Relations Advisory Board and The Hotline.
- Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of Norplas to provide for a safe and healthy workplace.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected.
- Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
- Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), when required.
- Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.
- Participate and support all lean, ergonomics, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
- Meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Norplas.
Key Responsibilities
- Write specifications for new equipment and/or upgrades to existing equipment. Detailing all required mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc. necessary to complete the project.
- Obtain a minimum of three competitive quotations
- Write and submit capital requisitions.
- Properly oversee the construction/installation phase while maintaining budget and timeline.
- Assist in communicating and training to all team members on new equipment or process changes.
- Maintain project open issues list, copy/ review with appropriate managers and team members.
- Ensure all contractors/suppliers follow all appropriate Norplas, OSHA, NFPA, Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.
- Participate in team activities to maintain and continuously improve departmental Key Operational Indicators (KOI), Winning Teams, and other Cost saving activities.
- Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve our products and processes.
- Assist in launching new programs by supporting all departments as needed.
- Implement error-proofing systems to eliminate the possibility for operator errors.
- Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Magna divisions, as well as, other manufacturing facilities to determine their relevance.
- Review ergonomics on all projects.
- Supply Engineering support to all departments
- Perform other duties as required.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
- Associates Degree in a technical field of study required as a minimum. Engineering or technical bachelor degree preferred. Work related experience with a strong Process/Product knowledge in conjunction with strong communication and team leadership skills may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Autocad or other 3D modeling software experience
- Have or be able to obtain a State of Ohio Fire Protection License
Additional Information
- In depth knowledge of the mold-paint-assembly manufacturing process.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Strong computer skills.
- Good understanding or background in the construction industry or building infrastructure maintenance. To include, but not limited to: concrete/foundations, site/civil work, electrical (including high voltage >480VAC), plumbing, structural steel, fire protection systems, HVACs, and roofing
- Good understanding or background in production equipment maintenance. To include, but not limited to: boilers, chilling systems, air compressors, electrical substations, sonic welding, and injection mold machines, robots, and paint systems.
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.
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