Automotive Exterior Programs Manager

Magna-International-6df39721; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking an experienced automotive exterior design/engineering professional to lead program and project management activities across tooling, scheduling, and APQP documentation.

You will coordinate with suppliers, manage orders and P.O.s, support customer meetings, drive external program changes through the TEAMS change process, and maintain issue tracking. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred with eight years in design/engineering and five in program management.

Qualifications

• Eight years minimum experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim.
• Five years in program / project management role.
• Experience with Product Delivery Process (traX) or similar launch tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a master timeline detailing internal and supplier execution to meet milestones.
• Manage tooling costs within budget and coordinate RFQ packages with suppliers.
• Maintain APQP documentation, BOM, EC tracking, and Component Technical Description sheets.
• Lead cross-functional source selection and ensure P.O. processing within budget.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Project management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

traX

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking an experienced automotive exterior design/engineering professional to lead program and project management activities across tooling, scheduling, and APQP documentation.

You will coordinate with suppliers, manage orders and P.O.s, support customer meetings, drive external program changes through the TEAMS change process, and maintain issue tracking. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred with eight years in design/engineering and five in program management.