Manages facility and maintenance projects from requirements definition through completion, including feasibility analysis, specifications, vendor and contractor selection, cost justifications, equipment installation, building additions, and project oversight. Recommends equipment upgrades and manufacturing process improvements, maintains equipment documentation, and ensures reliable, efficient, safe operations. Requires strong problem-solving, communication, procedure-writing, computer, and project-management skills.
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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:
Specific Job Duties
- Determines facility and maintenance project requirements.
- Offers recommendations concerning project feasibility.
- Prepares specifications and recommendations on vendors and / or contractors (equipment standardization is to be maintained during the preparation of specs).
- Examines vendor/contractor proposals for accuracy.
- Prepares AFE’s and, when applicable, projects cost justifications.
- Participates in vendor/contractor selection (including contract review).
- Coordinates equipment installation and building additions (including supervision of contractors).
- Oversees assigned projects, following through until completion (ensures that the equipment or addition meets all of the needs it was designed for, in a reliable and efficient manner).
- Identifies, recommends, and implements equipment upgrades, or manufacturing processes that will result in improved quality and/or operating efficiency.
- Compiles and maintains information relating to departmental equipment.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area.
- Participates in department meetings.
- Completes documentation of activities as required.
- Submits cost reduction and Innovation ideas.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Skills/Experience Required
- Required: One year continuous work experience.
- Preferred: 5 years engineering experience is preferred, two of which should be directly related to facilities and equipment procurement or maintenance related engineering.
- Must have good problem solving skills.
- Must have good computer skills.
- Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Must have good procedure writing skills.
- Must have good project management skills.
Educational Requirements
- Required: B.S. in Engineering
- In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.
Benefits
- Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000
- Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.
- Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.
- Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.
- Vision - VSP - Two different plans.
- 401k and matching at 6 months.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- FSA/HSA.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
- Paid Time Off.
- 13 Paid Holidays.
- On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
- Magna Family Scholarship.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Service Award Programs.
- Disaster Assistance Program.
- Profit Participation Program after 2 years.
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.
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