Automotive Seating Program Lead

Magna International Limited; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to steer product delivery processes for automotive seating systems. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality to ensure on-time, on-budget program milestones and successful customer outcomes.

Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of diversified engineering experience, with strong problem-solving, CAD/GD&T proficiency, and a proven ability to coordinate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or bachelor’s equivalency) in Engineering or related field or combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Five (5) years preferred diversified engineering experience or equivalent as deemed by the Director of Program Management.
• Ability to apply academic and other engineering principles in the development of automotive components.
• Must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, and viable concept development.
• Proficient in statistical methods (i.e. APQP, DFSS).
• Must be able to apply academic principles and utilize math-based tools.
• Knowledge of government and OEM specifications in area of expertise.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks within and across departments to meet established and changing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and technical presentations.
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving, presentations, and leadership.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Proficient with engineering design process, material and/or part inventory tracking, developing timelines, tracking costs, monitoring budgets and managing databases.
• Must be able to read drawings. Competency in CAD and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs all activities relating to the Product Delivery Process (APQP, SQA, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing engineering).
• Promotes coordination and communication of program team.
• Leads the program team.
• Manages the product program proactively to ensure timing and program team objectives are met for all customers and Magna Seating milestones.
• Interfaces with required functional disciplines and departments for program support.
• Implements the Product Delivery Process (PDP) and assures completion of all deliverables.
• Conducts all phase and gate reviews.
• Creates master program timing that satisfies customer and Magna Seating and requirement for product configuration, costs, performance, and timing.
• Facilitates and maintains communications with the customer, Magna Seating staff, and Division Operations for all program activities at all levels.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining program management standard working files (MCT, Cost-Price tracker, Add-Delete, Tool tracker, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports Internal / External efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
• Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).
• Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.

Skills

APQP

SQA

Engineering

Purchasing

Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Statistical methods

CAD

GD&T

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Spreadsheet/databases

Job description

Magna Seating is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to steer product delivery processes for automotive seating systems. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality to ensure on-time, on-budget program milestones and successful customer outcomes.

Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of diversified engineering experience, with strong problem-solving, CAD/GD&T proficiency, and a proven ability to coordinate across