Jr. Packaging Engineer
Magna International
Brampton, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on January 28th, 2025
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
• Understanding of Material Flow, 5S, eliminating waste and incorporating these into daily activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of WCM strategies to enhance manufacturing operations and reduce costs.
• Participate in and create CI’s to lower the Plastcoat inventory/store sizes to increase inventory turns. Oversee & coordinate the creation of WIP, FG and Expendable containers for new programs, by working closely with the returnable and expendable packaging suppliers to meet all requirements of design and development.
• Attend all CFT (cross-functional team) meetings for potential changes to packaging.
• Help in the development of returnable packaging for our Customers utilizing Customer guidelines. Customer requirements must be fully taken into account, ensuring the delivery of a quality part.
• Creation of Schedule 4’s (capital requests) & work with Purchasing for selection of vendor, while within budget.
• Prepare and complete all Packaging Instructions.
• Maintain Packaging Instruction Database in CAQ - all instructions need to be up to date and all revised instructions need to have copies on the floor.
• Maintain Customer Packaging websites such as GPP, DDL, CDR, etc.
• Issue cost forms of new/revised packaging requirements to Sales Dept. for service and backup packaging.
• Provide ergonomic testing on new/revised packaging.
• Coordinate the shipment, receipt & tracking of returnable packaging for repairs.
• Creation of ECN’s for new packaging introduced into Plastcoat.
• Work with Materials Manager on all Fleet Calculators before placing orders.
• Provide Fleet calculations & associated costs for New Program Quotes & OEM Capacity Studies.
• Participate in CI cost savings on current and future packaging.
• Create & maintain supplier packaging with proper fleet sizes to ensure compliance to Plastcoat standards.
• Work closely with shipping department to supply required shipping forms, delivery schedules and coordination of shipping activities in regards to packaging.
• Submit all Plastcoat-owned returnable packaging for complete shaker test analysis. Review all quality concerns before and after testing with Quality department.
• Ensure packaging is designed to be manufactured in accordance with Federal and Provincial Laws and that they adhere to Customer (OEM) Environmental Safety Standards.
• Travel to and from packaging trials, warehouse, etc.
• Spend time on the shop floor reviewing trials, potential packaging issues, ideas for savings/5S.
• Actively contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of ongoing WCM initiatives.
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace.
• Comply with the requirements of C-TPAT/PIP.
• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct.
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior.
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF16949 standards.
• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook.
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards.
• Ensure work area is kept neat and organized.
• Perform other duties as required.
Skills/Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
• Minimum completion of college diploma and/or manufacturing experience or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
• Customer quoting procedures, injection moulding understanding and knowledge of packaging ergonomics
•2+ years of experience in packaging, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
SKILLS:
• Familiarity with basic manufacturing processes involved in automotive industry
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate in word & spreadsheet programs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
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