Maintenance Technician Team Leader

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:

• Leads by example in a professional manner
• Good communicator
• Open and honest
• Organised and methodical
• Flexibility
• Continuous improvement and safety mind-set
• Personable and approachable
• Tenacious and results driven
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills

Specific Skills & Experience:

• Leadership qualification i.e. ELLT
• IOSH trained
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• MAFACT processes and principals (internal training)
• Managing People and processes
• Time served apprenticeship mechanical / electrical
• Experience in Robotics, PLC programming, Inverters, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC/DC controls systems and inductive power systems is essential. A working knowledge of Ethernet, Interbus S, Modbus & wireless controls networking is also required. Candidates are required to modify existing PLC code when required
• Electrical / electronic software engineering
• Candidates must be able to work using their own initiative, and be able to liaise with other functions and departments at all levels within the company
• Preventative maintenance techniques and system controls (CMMS)
• Knowledge of CDM policies and practices
• Charter training (internal training)

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.

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.