Program Manager

Magna International; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors Canada is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to oversee automotive exterior programs from order receipt through steady-state production. You will lead the cross-functional team in APQP activities and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, applying risk management, and guiding program readiness with regular updates to management.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall programs from receipt of order to steady state production.
• Lead the program team in Trax APQP and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely responses and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to meet program targets, cost, and quality.
• Present APQP and Launch Readiness updates to management on a monthly basis.

Skills

APQP management

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Risk assessment

Education

Post-secondary Degree in Engineering

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

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

Manage overall programs from receipt of order to steady state production, “cradle to grave”. Act as the principal contact during program implementation. Be responsible for leading the program team in completing the tasks and work packages as defined in the Trax APQP program. Ensure customer satisfaction through timely response to requests. Ensure improvement through value add/value engineering opportunities. Ensure all projects are delivered on-time and within budget.

Compensation range: $90,000- $120,000/year

Key Job Responsibilities

• Participate in APQP Phase 1/ New Program Quotes to ensure the optimal business case for Customer and Co-Ex-Tec. Provide detailed and thorough information to the Quoting Team for any changes from initial Program Award forward.
• Perform formal / informal risk review and develop risk management strategies to minimize program exposure.
• Identify resource requirements and allocation for specific program needs.
• Responsible for coordinating and leading resources at Co-Ex-Tec to ensure successful program implementation, with regular meetings and maintaining a clear, defined plan that will meet or surpass customer, company and financial targets identified in APQP Phase 1.
• Facilitate activities wherever required to ensure APQP tasks are completed correctly, on time, with supporting documentation for timely phase sign-off.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
• Present APQP and Launch Readiness updates to management / group level on a monthly basis (or as required).
• Lead Cross functional team to ensure product design development aligns with the planned tooling, manufacturing and process development for the Program application, with consideration to cost and customer quality expectations.
• Provide Expertise to Purchasing, Tooling, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in defining technical requirements, vendor selection in support of achieving defined program targets and customer expectations.
• Analyse packaging concepts and coordinate customer approval for returnable and expendable packaging.
• Coordinate pre-production builds and ramp up builds to meet customer part delivery expectations.
• Lead continuous improvement activities as directed to reduce costs.
• Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills, and/or certification
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by Management

Requirements

• Post- Secondary Degree in Engineering or related field preferred or strong technical background
• Minimum 5 years related experience, preferably in the automotive industry

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 Exteriors