Outsource Program Manager

Magna International; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: CAD 94,000-125,000

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Referral program bonus

Profit-sharing program

RRSP matching Magna Base Contribution

Safety shoe and prescription safety-gl

Quarterly employee appreciation events

Subsidized on-site cafeteria

Training reimbursement program

Job summary

Magna International, Massiv Die-Form division, seeks a seasoned program manager for die-build projects. You will drive cross-functional APQP efforts, manage timing, costs, and documentation, and lead customer liaison activities across global automotive programs.

The role requires strong leadership, engineering background, and experience with FMEA, QOS standards, and GD&T. Travel and steady collaboration with engineering teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training tooling or engineering with minimum 7 yrs relevant work experience in die build manufacturing and program management.
• Finance basics – understanding of basic financial reports, understands cost impacts at business level, VAVE.
• QOS training, ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 knowledge or training.
• Knowledge of Catia, Unigraphics, SMIRT; reading FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T.
• FLD & Simulation Training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain APQP activities weekly and available for management review.
• Plan and manage projects to meet customer timelines, including engineering changes and cross-functional communication.
• Communicate program milestones and project status to stakeholders.
• Provide cradle-to-grave program support, including commissioning and customer liaison.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, BOMs, and risk assessments.

Skills

APQP coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Post-secondary training tooling or engineering with 7+ yrs experience

Tools

Catia

Unigraphics

SMIRT

FMEA

APQP

PPAP

SPC

GD&T

Job description

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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

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

This position is for Massiv Die-Form, a division of Cosma International. Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International, is one of the world‘s premier global automotive suppliers providing a comprehensive range of body, chassis, and engineering solutions to our customers. Our pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to ask for solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible. Massiv Die-Form, a division of Magna International, designs and builds medium to large cast automotive and hot stamping dies. Massiv Die-Form is proudly committed to manufacture products of the highest quality, reliability, maintainability and durability for the global automotive market through skilled and dedicated people focused on total customer satisfaction, ongoing protection of the environment and the profitable well being of our company.

• Ensure APQP activities are maintained weekly and available for management review.
• Plan and manage projects to meet customer timelines, including engineering changes and cross-functional communication.
• Communicate program milestones, key dates, and project status updates to all stakeholders.
• Provide full lifecycle ("cradle-to-grave") program support, including commissioning and customer liaison activities.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, timelines, FMEAs, BOMs, feasibility studies, budgets, buy-offs, and process evaluations.
• Develop costing sheets, customer quotations, budgets, and program management plans.
• Provide technical support for product development, FEA simulations, tooling reviews, quotation studies, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, and plant teams to ensure on-time delivery, tooling buy-offs, commissioning, documentation, and quality standards are achieved.
• Lead weekly program meetings, monitor progress, and communicate risks or schedule changes to management.
• Participate in tooling tryouts and buy-offs at supplier and customer facilities.
• Track, resolve, and communicate customer and project issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain effective communication across cross-functional teams and departments.
• Support continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives, including tracking and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Regular travel local and/or international required Day Shift with flexibility on hours based on customer requirements. Overtime required at times Office and plant floor environment Excellent communication skills-verbal/written for internal/external/electronic Ability to lead teams without direct authority and facilitate meetings,

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary training tooling or engineering with minimum 7 yrs relevant work experience in die build manufacturing and program management
• Finance basics – understanding of basic financial reports, understands cost impacts at business level, VAVE
• Quotation, Customer Focus, Design Planning Procedures (QOS), or any other ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 training
• Basic Catia, Unigraphics, SMIRT – able to read and understand FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T, knowledgeable in any other customer specific buy-off requirements
• FLD & Simulation Training

What we Offer

• Salary range: $94,000-125,000, commensurate with experience
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance (Flex Benefit Package)
• Referral program bonus
• Profit‑sharing program
• Group RRSP matching Magna Base Contribution (MBC) program
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glass benefits
• Quarterly employee appreciation events
• Subsidized on‑site cafeteria
• Training reimbursement programWellness program

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.

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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