Die Casting Process Supervisor

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

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Die Casting Process Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and leading the implementation of sustainable Die Casting processes, driving continuous improvement, and playing a pivotal role in the relationship between Die Casting and adjoining processes. Required to shape the department through growth of skillsets to drive KPIs and priorities.

Role Responsibilities

• Actively present on the shop floor
• Provide technical support on Die Casting process related items
• Daily dialogue with Production to ensure smooth running of the business
• Ensure the team maintains and develops process documents
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies that are cost effective and efficient
• Lead and manage continuous improvement activities across the department
• Investigate, resolve and troubleshoot
• Assist the Engineering Manager on ad‑hoc projects as and when required
• Manage direct reports through effective communication, leadership, coaching and mentoring
• Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant
• Lead and drive new product launches, burst builds and tool trials

Experience

Essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Packages
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Creation of SOPs
• Continuous Improvement activities
• POKE YOKE (error proofing)
• Understanding of control systems
• Knowledge of the impact of tooling design on die casting process
• Knowledge of process change management
• Proven track record in people management
• Strong ability to lead, mentor and coach team members

Desirable

• Mechanical engineering recognised qualification
• Robotic programme and fault finding
• ABB knowledge
• Understanding of VSMs and SMED
• Previous automotive experience
• Involved in APQP, PPAP, Run at Rate
• Lean manufacturing/OEE
• Root cause analysis/8D
• Traceability
• DOE
• Pneumatic hydraulic and electrical fault finding

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills with hands‑on problem solving expertise
• Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
• Flexibility to travel overseas for some weeks duration (home at weekends)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Open minded to the impact of suggestions from the team
• Excellent people management skills
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong communicator both written and verbal
• Valid driving licence

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 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

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