Program Manager

Magna International•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Program Manager serves as the overall facilitator for product development and directs activities relating to the Product Delivery Process, including APQP, SQA, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing engineering. The role leads less complex programs, coordinates the program team, and manages product programs proactively to meet customer and Magna Seating milestones and objectives. The Program Manager identifies barriers, communicates them to management, and develops recovery plans. The position works across functional departments and with customers, Magna Seating staff, and Division Operations to ensure appropriate program planning and delivery. It implements the Product Delivery Process, ensures completion of deliverables, conducts phase, gate, and program-specific reviews, and creates master program timing that meets product configuration, cost, performance, and timing requirements. The role also maintains program management working files and supports ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and the Quality Management System. The Program Manager supports workplace health and safety objectives by ensuring employees follow established procedures and use protective equipment, and by ensuring safety talks, meetings, and required training take place. The position is part of Magna Seating, which develops and manufactures complete seating systems and related components for automotive, heavy truck, and bus industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s equivalency in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Five years of diversified engineering experience is preferred, or equivalent experience as determined by the Director of Program Management.
Ability to apply academic and other engineering principles in developing automotive components.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to develop viable concepts.
Proficiency in statistical methods such as APQP and DFSS.
Ability to apply academic principles and use math-based tools.
Knowledge of government and OEM specifications in the area of expertise.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate and complete multiple tasks across departments while meeting established and changing deadlines.
Strong verbal, written, and technical-presentation communication skills.
Demonstrated successful independent problem solving, presentations, and leadership.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Proficiency in engineering design processes, material and/or part inventory tracking, timeline development, cost tracking, budget monitoring, and database management.
Ability to read drawings.
Competency in CAD and GD&T.

Responsibilities

Serve as the overall facilitator for product development.
Plan and direct activities relating to the Product Delivery Process, including APQP, SQA, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing engineering.
Promote coordination and communication within the program team.
Conduct program-specific reviews, phase reviews, and gate reviews.
Lead less complex programs and proactively manage timing and program team objectives for customers and Magna Seating milestones.
Identify and communicate barriers to successful program milestones to the Director of Program Management and, when needed, executive-level management; develop and implement recovery plans.
Interface with functional disciplines and departments to obtain program support.
Ensure appropriate program planning so product development aligns with program objectives and company needs.
Implement the Product Delivery Process and ensure completion of all deliverables.
Create master program timing that meets customer and Magna Seating requirements for product configuration, costs, performance, and timing.
Facilitate and maintain communications with customers, Magna Seating staff, and Division Operations regarding program activities.
Create and maintain program management working files, including MCT, Cost-Price tracker, Add-Delete, and Tool tracker.
Support internal and external efforts relating to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certification for the remote site location (Group Office).
Support requirements detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).
Ensure employees work consistently with organizational objectives and targets and use protective equipment and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Establish clear workplace health and safety goals and ensure safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur.
Perform other duties as assigned.