Program Manager

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Toledo, OH, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage automotive exterior programs from customer requirements through pilot parts and launch. Responsibilities include maintaining master timelines, controlling tooling costs, coordinating suppliers and cross-functional teams, managing APQP and engineering-change documentation, tracking open issues, leading build and value-analysis workshops, and presenting program updates to customers. The role requires extensive automotive exterior trim engineering experience, program management expertise, launch-tracking software experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
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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:
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:

  • Create and maintain a master timeline that details internal, and supplier execution required to meet customer milestones.  Implement adequate scheduling to allow for tooling modifications to produce a quality product that will meet or exceed customer expectations for sample submission and prototype parts delivered on time.

  • Manage program tooling costs within budget. Work with purchasing and the tool manager to prepare and issue complete request for quote packages to potential suppliers and complete a competitive analysis prior to awarding business. 

  • Maintain APQP documentation, B.O.M., Engineering change tracking, and Component Technical Description sheets.

  • Participate in a cross-functional team for source selection after analysis of potential suppliers has been completed.  Ensure work orders and suppliers’ P.O.’s are processed within budget and without delay.

  • Participate in and present information/data as required at customer-initiated meetings. 

  • Maintain an up-to-date open issues tracking report using the format currently in place.  Identify all action items requiring completion to successfully meet deadlines and assign follow-up responsibilities.

  • Coordinate virtual build workshops with Manufacturing Engineering for new program launches.

  • Coordination of VA/VE workshops.

  • Provide all part requirements for customer order up to and including pilot parts.

  • Manage Engineering changes from customer request through implementation utilizing T.E.A.M’s existing change management process and system.

Who we are looking for:
  • Minimum eight years’ experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim.

  • Minimum five years’ experience in program / project management role.

  • Minimum three years utilizing Product Delivery Process (traX) or similar launch tracking Software.

  • Significant experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, & Project.

Your preferred qualifications:
  • Knowledge of IATF and ISO requirements a plus.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.

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

Skills Required

  • Minimum eight years of experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim
  • Minimum five years of experience in a program or project management role
  • Minimum three years of experience using Product Delivery Process (traX) or similar launch-tracking software
  • Significant experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • Knowledge of IATF and ISO requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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