Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Posted:
5/19/2026, 2:13:52 AM

Location(s):
Coahuila, Mexico

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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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:

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:

Job Summary

 The Process Engineer (AME) has a solid foundation of technical knowledge and skills acquired through previous experience and is capable to take on multiple projects, analyzing existing tools, assembly processes, and product designs to optimize and identify quality improvements. The Process Engineer demonstrates knowledge of various process assembly joining technologies, methods, and standard procedures, with an extensive knowledge of GD&T, and quality concerns for product and processes. They are capable of being forward-facing customer contact representative for CAT.

 Qualifications

Education Required: Post-Secondary education (e.g. technical school, college, university, special studies) or equivalent, trade with shopfloor experience in Automotive manufacturing.

Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Manufacturing Eng

Years of Experience: 3+ years’ experience on manufacturing or industrial environment

Other skills/experience:

Required:

• knowledge of advanced principles to fulfill responsibilities. (GD&T, Process & Designs Concepts, Joining technologies)

• understanding of Manufacturing Operation Patterns and how to calculate Production volumes and Efficiencies

• Strong understanding of automation concepts

• Chassis and Body-In-White Welding and Assembly fixture design experience

• Understanding of common Assembly Process Designs Concepts, Joining and Other manufacturing technologies:

- Knowledge on different Welding processes

- PFMEA

- Clinch process

• Willingness to assist others

• Attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English) to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, making decisions, and solving complex problems with little supervision.

• Capability to analyze large sets of data, draw meaningful insights, and make data-driven decisions for process improvement.

Preferred:

MS Office suite
- AutoCAD
- CAD Design software NX / Catia / Solidworks
- Robotic Simulation software Visual Components / Process Simulate / Delmia

Essential Duties

Provides instructions and insights on semi-complex material and/or provides support.
• Save client correspondences, store and track data as per CAT guidelines
• Attains strictly to Scope of Work & delivery dates
• Supports weekly internal status meetings
• Troubleshoots process issues, conducting root cause analysis, and proposing effective solutions.
• Occasionally uses basic negotiation and influencing skills to deal with difficult situations
• Refers unique problems to the appropriate person in a timely fashion providing context.
• Works closely with other departments or teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely completion.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of engineering projects, including creating project timelines, identifying resources, and monitoring progress.
• Identifies potential risks and implement appropriate measures to mitigate those.
• Provides feedback on internal analysis methods, internal business processes, and participate in improvement cycles.
• Keep yourself updated with the latest advancements and trends in the industry and suggests new applications to improve processes or products.

Travel Requirements

• Travel globally, subject to business needs: up to 25% of work hours

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and passport

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:

Cosma International