Automotive Exterior Programs Lead

Magna International

Toledo, Northern (OH, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Magna International in the United States seeks a senior design/engineering and program management professional for exterior decorative trim initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, coordinate tooling, and ensure engineering changes meet customer milestones.

You have eight+ years in automotive exterior design, five+ years in program management, and experience with traX or similar launch tracking software, plus strong Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project skills.

Qualifications

Minimum eight years’ experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim.
Minimum five years’ experience in program / project management.
Significant experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, & Project.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a master timeline detailing internal and supplier execution to meet customer milestones.
Implement scheduling to allow tooling modifications to produce a quality product that will meet or exceed customer expectations for sample submission and prototype parts delivered on time.
Manage program tooling costs within budget.
Work with purchasing and the tool manager to prepare and issue complete request for quote packages to potential suppliers and complete a competitive analysis prior to awarding business.
Maintain APQP documentation, B.O.M., Engineering change tracking, and Component Technical Description sheets.
Participate in a cross-functional team for source selection after analysis of potential suppliers has been completed.
Ensure work orders and suppliers’ P.O.’s are processed within budget and without delay.
Participate in and present information/data as required at customer-initiated meetings.
Maintain an up-to-date open issues tracking report using the format currently in place.
Identify all action items requiring completion to successfully meet deadlines and assign follow-up responsibilities.
Coordinate virtual build workshops with Manufacturing Engineering for new program launches.
Coordination of VA/VE workshops.
Provide all part requirements for customer order up to and including pilot parts.
Manage Engineering changes from customer request through implementation utilizing T.E.A.M’s existing change management process and system.