Outsource Program Manager

Magna-International-6df39721; Brampton; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Profit-sharing program

RRSP matching

Training reimbursement program

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

Magna International operates Cosma International, Massiv Die-Form division. We seek a seasoned program management professional to lead APQP activities, plan and manage cross‑functional projects, and ensure cradle‑to‑grave support for large automotive dies in Brampton.

You will develop costing, manage budgets, and lead weekly meetings with engineering and plant teams to meet milestones and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training in tooling or engineering with minimum 7 yrs relevant work experience in die build manufacturing and program management.
• Finance basics – understanding of cost impacts and reporting at business level; VAVE experience helpful.
• FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T; knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure APQP activities are maintained weekly and available for management review.
• Plan and manage programs to meet customer timelines and cross‑functional communication.
• Provide cradle‑to‑grave program support including commissioning and liaison activities.
• Develop costing sheets, quotations, budgets, and program management plans.
• Lead weekly program meetings, monitor progress and communicate risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management and plant teams for on‑time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary tooling/engineering

Tools

Catia

Unigraphics

SMIRT

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.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 reportingPerform other duties as assigned.Working Conditions:Regular travel local and/or international requiredDay Shift with flexibility on hours based on customer requirements. Overtime required at timesOffice and plant floor environmentExcellent communication skills-verbal/written for internal/external/electronicAbility 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 managementFinance basics – understanding of basic financial reports, understands cost impacts at business level, VAVEQuotation, Customer Focus, Design Planning Procedures (QOS), or any other ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 trainingBasic Catia, Unigraphics, SMIRT – able to read and understandFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T, knowledgeable in any other customer specific buy-off requirements FLD & Simulation TrainingWhat we Offer:Salary range: $94,000-125,000, commensurate with experienceHealth, Dental, Vision insurance (Flex Benefit Package)Referral program bonusProfit-sharing programGroup RRSP matchingMagna Base Contribution (MBC) programSafety shoe and prescription safety glass benefitsQuarterly employee appreciation eventsSubsidized on-site cafeteriaTraining reimbursement programWellness programAwareness, 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 DisclosureAs 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 / PermanentGroup:Cosma International