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Hybrid
Carrollton, GA
Senior level
Hybrid
Carrollton, GA
Senior level
Lead continuous improvement and manufacturing engineering activities for exterior automotive components. Facilitate Kaizen and Lean initiatives, apply SPC and statistical problem-solving, use AutoCAD and Microsoft tools, read blueprints, train and lead teams, and support quality, safety, and production processes.
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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:

  • Skills and Experience Required:

  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. 
  • Training in Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation. 
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and project.
  • Training on AutoCAD.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and encourage groups to effective results.
  • Must have good problem solving skills and excellent analytical and statistical skills.
  • Must have good computer skills to include; Microsoft Word, Excel, & Lotus SmartSuite.
  • Must have good math skills.  Must have good SPC skills.
  • Must have a positive “can do” attitude and be a self-starter.
  • Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and have a high tolerance for stressful situations.
  • Must have the ability to read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications.

Decostar Training Requirements:

You will receive training to perform your job on an on-going basis concurrent with Decostar business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and Decostar business operations.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while sitting for up to eight (8) hours on a continuous basis. This position requires a person to have the ability to stand, walk or climb stairs a minimum of eight (8) hours on a continuous basis. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis and 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.   Good vision at a close distance as well as color acuity is required.   Must be capable of performing a full range of repetitive motion for up to eight (8) hours a day.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and five (5) or more years of related business experience required.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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