Manufacturing Engineering - Intermediate

Group Description

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.

Division Description

Located in Milton, Ontario, Modatek Systems is a divsion of Magna International. At Modatek, our dedicated team produce chassis systems utilizing innovative hydroforming, automated welding, and electrostatic coating processes within a large, safety-focused facility.

Role Summary To champion the design, build, and development of the assembly processes required to assemble full perimeter frames, front and rear cradles and rear twist axles for our customers.  Also, champions the prototype process to prove out the assembly process of the previously listed products. Lead the development and improvement of packaging methods for new and existing programs including bin and dunnage selection or modification. Update current and prepare plant layout drawings with modifications to the existing lines and installations of new lines and processes. Track E-coat system capacity and propose changes to increase throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles large scale projects from inception to completion (timing, concept, feasibility, design, PFMEA’s, construction, try-out, launch, final buy-off (PPAP and run at rate), prototype programs, and engineering changes) with minimal follow-up by leadership.
• Conducts appropriate Manpower efficiency studies – through time and motion studies or standard data (MOST is the Modatek standard). Line balancing manpower, machine charts and analysis
• Prepares reports, charts and other documentation required for engineering records and projects
• Works with all departments and customers to design solutions that improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety and maintenance related issues
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives
• Assists in developing material handling logistics (i.e. - Aisle layout, bin placement, dunnage assists, etc.)
• Reviews, monitors and co-ordinates tooling design, build, approval process and capital budgets
• Supervises equipment relocation and installation to Modatek
• Assists in setting up preventative maintenance program and spare parts for new equipment
• Assists in resolving quality, operational, production and maintenance concerns
• Reviews, co-ordinates and implements all customer approved engineering changes, including part level communication updates, physical part update, process sheet update, physical tooling change, etc
• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function
• Lead the development and improvement of packaging methods for new and existing programs including bin and dunnage selection or modification.
• Update current and prepare plant layout drawings with modifications to the existing lines and installations of new lines and processes.
• Supports new business quoting process with packaging recommendation including pack densities and design concepts for custom racks as well as plant layout drawings showing new lines and processes location.
• Additional projects and responsibilities as required. Key Qualifications / Requirements
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing engineering experience within an automotive or related manufacturing industry
• Engineering Degree / Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Practical experience in costing and quoting
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience with CAD (preferably AutoCAD)
• Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Appropriate presentation skills for  customer interface
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs

Additional Information

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