Program Manager

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• Create and maintain a master timeline that details internal and supplier execution required to meet customer milestones. Implement adequate scheduling to allow for 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 existing change management process and system.

• Minimum eight years experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim.

• Minimum five years experience in program / project management role.

• Minimum three years utilizing Product Delivery Process (traX) or similar launch tracking Software.

• Significant experience with Microsoft Excel PowerPoint & Project.

• Knowledge of IATF and ISO requirements a plus.

• Bachelors degree in engineering preferred.

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.