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Form of workJob Number: 56641
Group: Cosma International
Division: KAMTEK INC. - BLD1
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Group Description
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.
KAMTEK is a premier Tier 1, automotive manufacturing supplier that specializes in Class "A" Stamping, Assembly and High Pressure Die Casting that produces Body-side and Door Openings, Roofs, Floor Pans, Wheelhouses, Large Welded Assemblies, Doors, Fenders, Hoods, Lift-gates, Aluminum Shock Towers, and Aluminum Rear Rails. Our capabilities include the manufacturing of Class "A" Body Panels along with Medium/Large Stampings, Large Assemblies and Aluminum Stampings and Assemblies, and Aluminum High Pressure Vacuum Die Casting to our Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW and Freightliner. As a local distributor and supplier, Kamtek' s market segmentation to Cosma International, (a division of MAGNA INTERNATIONAL) provides a "state-of-the-art" product that utilizes the most technologically advanced Pressing processes in order to maintain a competitive advantage to other OEM's within the market. Our company's culture of team spirit & mutual respect with a focus on fair treatment helps us to embrace our multi-cultural affiliation with Magna International, and supports our mission through process efficiency and competitive product pricing. Furthermore, the culture at Kamtek focuses on Job Security, with employees being given the opportunity for continuous training, advancement within the skill/trade, and potential for growth within our safe work environment. We offer Employee Equity and Profit Participation programs which increase our employees' ownership within the company. Kamtek, part of Cosma International and a division of Magna International, represents the most diversified automotive supplier in the world. We design, develop and manufacture automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in our three geographic segments - North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World (primarily Asia, South America and Africa). Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly. We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing operations and 92 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries. We have over 168,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
Role Summary
The Ergonomic and Safety engineer will lead /participate in evaluating ergonomic standards in the work environment including process and equipment. The Ergonomics & Safety Engineer supports Health, Safety and Ergonomic opportunities resulting in a workplace that is focused on safety, quality and productivity. The Ergonomic and Safety Engineer responsibility is to identify ergonomic opportunities in the design phase of new equipment and manufacturing processes. The Ergonomic & Safety Engineer will support risk assessment on new and current work. The Ergonomic and Safety Engineer works cross functionally with vendors, contractors, and Magna/KAMTEK employees to support safety and ergonomic programs, safety programs and continuous improvement opportunities and compliance of all Corporate, Federal, State and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Support continuous improvement safety projects and lean manufacturing opportunities
Key Qualifications/Requirements
Additional Information
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Engineering Degree preferred. Working knowledge of Ergonomics, Occupational Biomechanics, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology preferred, or equivalent experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
WHAT TYPES? Experience with Ergonomics engineering in a manufacturing environment; preferably heavy manufacturing
HOW MUCH? 2-5 years
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.
Group: Cosma International
Division: KAMTEK INC. - BLD1
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Group Description
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.
KAMTEK is a premier Tier 1, automotive manufacturing supplier that specializes in Class "A" Stamping, Assembly and High Pressure Die Casting that produces Body-side and Door Openings, Roofs, Floor Pans, Wheelhouses, Large Welded Assemblies, Doors, Fenders, Hoods, Lift-gates, Aluminum Shock Towers, and Aluminum Rear Rails. Our capabilities include the manufacturing of Class "A" Body Panels along with Medium/Large Stampings, Large Assemblies and Aluminum Stampings and Assemblies, and Aluminum High Pressure Vacuum Die Casting to our Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW and Freightliner. As a local distributor and supplier, Kamtek' s market segmentation to Cosma International, (a division of MAGNA INTERNATIONAL) provides a "state-of-the-art" product that utilizes the most technologically advanced Pressing processes in order to maintain a competitive advantage to other OEM's within the market. Our company's culture of team spirit & mutual respect with a focus on fair treatment helps us to embrace our multi-cultural affiliation with Magna International, and supports our mission through process efficiency and competitive product pricing. Furthermore, the culture at Kamtek focuses on Job Security, with employees being given the opportunity for continuous training, advancement within the skill/trade, and potential for growth within our safe work environment. We offer Employee Equity and Profit Participation programs which increase our employees' ownership within the company. Kamtek, part of Cosma International and a division of Magna International, represents the most diversified automotive supplier in the world. We design, develop and manufacture automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in our three geographic segments - North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World (primarily Asia, South America and Africa). Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly. We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing operations and 92 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries. We have over 168,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
Role Summary
The Ergonomic and Safety engineer will lead /participate in evaluating ergonomic standards in the work environment including process and equipment. The Ergonomics & Safety Engineer supports Health, Safety and Ergonomic opportunities resulting in a workplace that is focused on safety, quality and productivity. The Ergonomic and Safety Engineer responsibility is to identify ergonomic opportunities in the design phase of new equipment and manufacturing processes. The Ergonomic & Safety Engineer will support risk assessment on new and current work. The Ergonomic and Safety Engineer works cross functionally with vendors, contractors, and Magna/KAMTEK employees to support safety and ergonomic programs, safety programs and continuous improvement opportunities and compliance of all Corporate, Federal, State and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct job-based Physical Demand Analysis (PDA) and Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSD) to determine ergonomic opportunities for improvement.
- Lead role in identifying ergonomically related issues with equipment and processes at the design, implementation and operational stages.
- Support Engineering, Press and Assembly Teams through proactive design analysis and ergonomic recommendations of new and current processes/equipment.
- Ensure compliance in all Ergonomics areas of the Magna Health and Safety Audit.
- Supports in ensuring compliance of all federal, state and local regulations.
- Provide training and suggestions to enhance safety at KAMTEK specifically as it relates to ergonomics.
- Identify and utilize appropriate software needed to analyze ergonomic design.
- Conduct workplace risk assessments on existing equipment and work processes (for both production and office workstations) using PDA and MDS tools that identify ergonomic changes.
- Analyze impact and return on investment for recommended ergonomic changes or recommendations.
- Participate and act as a resource to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Support continuous improvement safety projects and lean manufacturing opportunities
Key Qualifications/Requirements
- Adhere to rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
- Must have good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong ability to project manage
- Must have extensive knowledge of the OSHA and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of Ergo Analysis Software
- Knowledge of anthropometrics, as well as various ergonomic methods e.g. Snook/Mital, RULA, ERA, biomechanical modeling software, NIOSH eq'n, Moore-Garg Strain Index, Energy Expenditure, etc.
- Must possess extensive knowledge of risk assessment, design analysis, and injury cost analysis
- Computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Information
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Engineering Degree preferred. Working knowledge of Ergonomics, Occupational Biomechanics, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology preferred, or equivalent experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
WHAT TYPES? Experience with Ergonomics engineering in a manufacturing environment; preferably heavy manufacturing
HOW MUCH? 2-5 years
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.
