Area Leader – Weld Engineering

3 weeks ago

St Thomas Ontario NK, Elgin region, Canada Magna International Full time
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: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.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Area Leader - Weld Engineering will support the weld team and ensure that they have a safe environment to work in. They work diligently to ensure that Formet Industries is producing and shipping a quality product. They will communicate between Formet Industries, the suppliers and the customers, and work towards resolution on any supplier or customer weld concerns. They will lead the continuous improvement drive through effective problem solving, benchmarking new technologies and processes and mentoring the team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary education in Engineering / Welding discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • 3 years of experience in a manufacturing welding field.
  • Knowledge and exposure to IATF 16949, AIAG Core Tools and Customer Weld Requirements / Audits (CQI-15) is an asset.
  • Leadership experience in the Automotive Field is an asset

BACK UP POSITION:

  • Area Leader - QA or Area Leader - Quality Lab
  • Direct Reports

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Integrity and value-driven working style that follows and abides by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
  • Supervises technical and nontechnical employees in accordance with the principles of the Employee Charter and the policies and procedures set out in the Formet Handbook and Area Leader’s Manual.
  • Supports Employee Relations
  • Attend and / or champion meetings.
  • Knowledge of safety standards, environmental regulations and responsible for the Health and Safety of your team.
  • Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
  • Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
  • Completion of payroll, vacation and overtime scheduling for your team.
  • Provide feedback and performance reviews regularly.
  • Directly responsible for the Health and Safety of your team.
  • Conduct safety talks and communicate safety bulletins.
  • Train Team Members on the specific job hazards.
  • Facilitate Accident and Incident Investigations.
  • Enforce safety rules and correct unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency to achieve results.
  • Provide / arrange coverage for absenteeism and overtime.
  • Support the Liaisons with weld quality concerns at the customer/supplier plants.
  • Travel to customer/supplier on any shift to support and assess concerns.
  • Support weld team participation in the investigation and resolution of all customer and supplier concerns.
  • Understand time and resources required for support of APQP activities, and generating PPAP packages.
  • Direct & monitor implementation of all documentation for new products to ensure timeline is met for production readiness.
  • Lead the weld group and production support team to successful closure of weld issues and on time exit from safe launch.
  • Responsible for the daily activities of the Weld group.
  • Support in the updates, revisions, implementation and archiving of weld records.
  • Monitor the successful completion of daily batch & hold processes.
  • Support the training of production personnel in all weld quality requirements.
  • Ensure support is provided for all departments with any quality/welding concern.
  • Develop meaningful KPIs that will drive Standard Work, Safety & Accountability.
  • Support and follow through on completion of tasks / projects, PMR’s and CIP’s.
  • Team specific meetings complete to schedule - follow up on tasks.
  • Perform other duties as designated.

EQUIPMENT AND/OR PRODUCT:

  • Standard office equipment.
  • Welding Equipment
  • Welding / measuring software.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Office and Manufacturing Environments.
  • Travel on short notice.
  • Able to work shift work.
  • Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.)

SAFETY AND HOUSEKEEPING:

  • Responsible to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the O.H.S.A.
  • Follow and ensure the company’s procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant.
  • Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to Formet’s safety rules and regulations.
  • Active role in maintaining excellent housekeeping through leading by example.
  • Ensure that your department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.
  • As with Safety, Security is everyone’s responsibility and Formet requires its employees to contribute to this activity by immediately notifying your supervisor when you identify security issues that affect the integrity of our supply chain, in accordance with PIP (Partners in Protection) and C-TPAT (Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

  • Follow environmental protocol as prescribed by the Environmental Management System (EMS).

BENEFITS:

  • Weekly pay via direct deposit.
  • Vacation entitlement:
  • 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 4 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 15 days annually.
  • Medical and dental benefits after 1 month of employment.
  • Free onsite physiotherapy.
  • Free on-site counselling.
  • Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program).
  • Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program).
  • Matched GRRSP.
  • Company paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
  • Optional group life insurance and critical illness insurance for self and spouse.
  • Safety shoe, prescription safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowance.
  • Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use).
  • Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.
  • Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more).
  • Magna Service Award Program.
  • Roger’s and Bell cellphone data plan available - as low as $50/month
  • Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options - we are known for our amazing cafeteria Free coffee, juice, and tea.
  • Educational Assistance Program.
  • Employee discounts: new vehicles, amusement parks, etc.
  • Plant-wide continuous improvement program: 2024 bonus = $1890
  • You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team One Team, One Formet

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

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

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