Manufacturing Systems Analyst

Guelph, ON
On-site
Posted Jul 21, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$125,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Systems Analyst is responsible for maintaining and improving the organization's IT infrastructure to ensure secure and reliable business operations. This includes overseeing system backups, disaster recovery, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement technology solutions.

Job details

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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: 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: Job Profile: The Manufacturing Data Analyst supports Factory of the Future and Industry 4.0 initiatives by leveraging data, analytics, and AI technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operational performance. Working closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams, this role develops data-driven solutions and actionable insights that support smart manufacturing and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: * Immediate, open position * $90,000 - $125,000 annual compensation * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline. * Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar role, with a focus on AI and Industry 4.0 projects, preferably in the automotive industry. * Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, C Sharp with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms. * Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques, deep learning frameworks, and statistical analysis. * Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is desirable. * Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to present complex data insights effectively. * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineers, and manufacturing personnel. * Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Prior experience or knowledge of exterior trim parts manufacturing process, specifically co-extrusion, assembly, and molding, is preferred. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead industry 4.0 and AI initiatives by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing data-driven solutions that optimize manufacturing processes across molding, assembly, and co-extrusion processes. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, IT, and automation teams to integrate digital technologies and analytics into production systems * Develop and maintain data infrastructure including ETL pipelines, databases, SQL queries, and data environments to support manufacturing analytics and AI applications. * Collect, validate, and manage production data from multiple sources, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and enterprise systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. * Design, develop, and optimize machine learning and AI models to improve quality, productivity, predictive maintenance, process control, and operational efficiency. * Perform statistical analysis, experimentation, and predictive modeling to identify trends, solve business problems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. * Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate actionable insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, security, and documentation standards while maintaining data systems and workflows 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: Magna Exteriors

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a college diploma in IT, Cisco CCNA certification, and at least 10 years of experience in complex environments, preferably automotive manufacturing. Proficiency in Windows Server, virtualization technologies, and enterprise application support is essential.