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The Role
Lead and manage tooling improvement and modification programs, oversee toolmakers, create tooling PFMEAs, monitor costs and schedules, coordinate cross-functional teams and customer negotiations, maintain tooling records and spares, resolve tooling issues, and ensure safety and compliance.
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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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:• Oversee and guides tooling improvement modifications with team• Utilize toolmakers and team leaders to assist or complete critical tooling through TRN process• Manage, monitor and analyse key tasks, activities and cost through the multiple phases of the tool modification process• Outline timing, monitor and report (monthly) all activities (internal and external)• Total program costs/budgets• Creates tooling PFMEA's on all new projects• Disposition of obsolete tooling with OEM's• Manage Open issues (tooling related - departmental / TRN's )• Meeting report outs• Coordination of cross-functional team responsibilities (internally and externally) for tooling issues.• Involvement in customer negotiations• Manage spare component acquisitions for all new tooling projects• Assist in Departmental Process Changes• Maintain / monitor all electronic tooling records. Provides directions to other tooling specialists• Provide toolmakers with drawings• Meet or exceed budget and improve contribution margin• Utilise Company and Customer Timing Plans, Time/Resource Activity Plans• Provide guidance to Management in all Program tooling related decisions.• Assist in ensuring spares are set to correct minimum/maximum levels at the beginning of all new programs.• Assist in set up of PM for tooling• Maintain a confidential and professional demeanour at all times• Work in a safe manner at all times including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).• Abide by company rules and policies as set out in the Employee Handbook• Meet all customer commitments and all customer milestones• Update Lessons Learned database• Provide direction on current production tooling to help resolve issues.• Perform other duties as required
Salary Range:
$95,000 - $105,000
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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:• Oversee and guides tooling improvement modifications with team• Utilize toolmakers and team leaders to assist or complete critical tooling through TRN process• Manage, monitor and analyse key tasks, activities and cost through the multiple phases of the tool modification process• Outline timing, monitor and report (monthly) all activities (internal and external)• Total program costs/budgets• Creates tooling PFMEA's on all new projects• Disposition of obsolete tooling with OEM's• Manage Open issues (tooling related - departmental / TRN's )• Meeting report outs• Coordination of cross-functional team responsibilities (internally and externally) for tooling issues.• Involvement in customer negotiations• Manage spare component acquisitions for all new tooling projects• Assist in Departmental Process Changes• Maintain / monitor all electronic tooling records. Provides directions to other tooling specialists• Provide toolmakers with drawings• Meet or exceed budget and improve contribution margin• Utilise Company and Customer Timing Plans, Time/Resource Activity Plans• Provide guidance to Management in all Program tooling related decisions.• Assist in ensuring spares are set to correct minimum/maximum levels at the beginning of all new programs.• Assist in set up of PM for tooling• Maintain a confidential and professional demeanour at all times• Work in a safe manner at all times including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).• Abide by company rules and policies as set out in the Employee Handbook• Meet all customer commitments and all customer milestones• Update Lessons Learned database• Provide direction on current production tooling to help resolve issues.• Perform other duties as required
Salary Range:
$95,000 - $105,000
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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
Skills Required
- Experience overseeing tooling improvement and modification processes
- Ability to create tooling PFMEA for new projects
- Experience managing tooling program budgets, costs, and schedules
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and customer negotiations related to tooling
- Ability to manage electronic tooling records and disposition obsolete tooling with OEMs
- Experience managing spare component acquisitions and setting spare levels
- Knowledge of safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the U.S., with wellness and mental‑health support through an Employee & Family Assistance Program; some locations are highlighted as offering “exceptional” coverage. This signals solid core protection across major health needs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, profit‑sharing, and pension/other long‑term programs are cited, and company materials confirm ongoing, company‑funded retirement and benefit obligations. This indicates substantive long‑term financial support beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include FSAs/HSAs, disability and life insurance, wellness programs, and discounts such as pet/auto insurance and retailer perks. Flexible schedules, hybrid/remote options, tuition reimbursement, job training, and conferences broaden work‑life and development support.
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The Company
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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
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