Outsource Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance (Flex

Profit-sharing program

Group RRSP matching

Training reimbursement

Job summary

Magna International, Massiv Die-Form division, seeks a seasoned die-build and program-management professional in the Brampton area. You will drive cradle-to-grave programs, coordinate across engineering, PM, and plant teams, and lead tooling, FMEA, and APQP activities to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Opportunity to influence cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement. The role requires 7+ years in die build/manufacturing, Catia/UG/SMIRT literacy, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary tooling or engineering training with at least 7 years' die-build and program-management experience.
• Familiarity with cost impacts at business level and VAVE concepts.
• Experience with QOS, ISO 9001/14001 training or equivalents is preferred.
• Ability to read/understand Catia, Unigraphics and SMIRT drawings.
• Knowledge of FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T and related buy-off requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly APQP activities and enable management reviews.
• Plan and manage projects to meet customer timelines and changes.
• Communicate milestones, dates, and status to stakeholders.
• Provide cradle-to-grave program support including liaison with customers.
• Prepare schedules, FMEAs, BOMs, budgets, and process evaluations.
• Develop costing sheets, quotes, budgets and PM plans.
• Support product development, FEA simulations, tooling reviews and improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering, PM, and plant teams for on-time delivery.
• Lead weekly program meetings and communicate risks.
• Participate in tooling trials and buy-offs at supplier/customer sites.
• Track and resolve customer and project issues promptly.
• Maintain cross-functional communications and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

GD&T

Cost awareness

Education

Post-secondary tooling/engineering with 7+ years experience

Tools

Catia

Unigraphics

SMIRT

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 program
• Wellness 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. 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:

Cosma International