About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
About the Role
A highly motivated project manager to oversee and enforce intercompany business guidelines and program risk management processes. As a project manager you will act as liaison between Magna manufacturing divisions to communicate, intermediate and administer competitive quote guidelines. Support cross functional MPT program management teams to accomplish customer project timing, and major milestones.
Your Responsibilities

• Enforcement of existing processes - Vertical Integration Standard & Program Risk Management
• Identify and report process gaps, propose improvement and support process revisions.
• Organize, manage, and track quoting activities for Magna intercompany components, provide follow up on all RFQ's and support program teams to meet customer quote timelines.
• Analyze cost breakdowns, identify cost drivers, and prepare detailed reports for make or buy decisions. support program buyers for intercompany parts sourcing activities.
• Ensure that program risk management process, tools and methods are applied to all new projects.
• Support design/technical reviews with Magna lead & supplying divisions teams. Act as liaison interface between supplying divisions and lead divisions to review design/manufacturing process to drive cost improvements.
• Team up and work closely with program cost engineers and cost estimators to ensure accurate cost targets are provided to intercompany quoting teams.
• Support suppliers launch readiness to support program management & advance quality teams as needed.
• Assist in development of vertical integration strategy and prepare annual status reports.
• Creates a positive work environment by encouraging supplying and lead divisions to work together as one Magna team to deliver to customer targets.
• Maintain lead & supplying divisions teams relationships and encourage productive and mutually beneficial decisions.
• Ensure Magna Vertical Integration guidelines are followed during internal business quoting and sourcing.
• Manage overall timing and scheduling of programs in North America by reporting overall program's major milestones.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Conduct review of the projects to ensure that cross functional risks are properly documented, monitored and reported for all programs.
• Support internal audit activities.
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Who we are looking for

• 5 years minimum experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Understand the basics of automotive industry and principles of systems.

Your preferred qualifications

• PMP or Project/Program Management Certification Preferred.

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.
Site Benefits

• Extensive training opportunities
• Networking opportunities

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.
Nearest Major Market: Troy
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit