Program Manager

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Love solving challenges, leading teams, and bringing projects to life? Join DexSys as a Program Manager and help drive the successful launch of automotive programs! 🚭 Important Note Our facility is proudly nicotine-free, both professionally and personally. Nicotine and 10-panel drug screenings are part of the pre-employment process.

🚨 What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work directly with the APQP to:

• Develop the program execution plan under the guidelines of the APQP process. Define customer needs and expectations for assigned programs. Establish customer milestones from design to production readiness. (Production readiness is defined as developing parts capable of being manufactured by each department at the quoted performance parameters for material labor and overhead utilization.)
• The Program Manager’s customers are representatives of the OEM and internal manufacturing departments and PM performance must meet or exceed customer expectations.
• 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.
• Maintain program costs within budget. Prepare and issue complete request for quote packages to potential suppliers, and complete a competitive analysis prior to awarding business. Use the DexSys Tooling Manual along with engineering drawings and math data as a guideline for quotes.
• Ensure secondary tooling is defined specifically for its end use and quality performance that meet expectations for synchronous manufacturing, ergonomics, environmental and safety standards. Check fixtures will be quoted according to specific design standards.
• Maintain program information sheets, B.O.M., design records and PPAP folders or equivalent.
• 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.
• Act as Team Leader and participate in team activities as required for the successful execution of required action plans for the launch of assigned programs.
• Participate in and present information/data as required at customer initiated meetings. (ie: PDT’s)
• 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.
• Lead and manage the DexSys in-plant internal Launch Meeting activity to provide monthly program status reporting to the entire plant launch team and personnel.
• Provide cost and timing as required for all engineering changes for assigned programs. When released, follow-up and ensure changes are implemented correctly and on budget.
• Manage and Communicate status of programs on a frequent basis through the Magna / DexSys portal (traX) and the PDP Gate Review process.
• Record retention and document control will be maintained per IATF-16949 procedures.
• Work with the Advanced Quality Manager and Advanced Quality team to prepare documentation to support submission packages. All submission parts and paperwork will conform to every detail of customer requirements.
• Work with the customer and develop a complete analysis of the packaging standards required to deliver a quality part to our customers point of usage.
• Work with assembly component suppliers and develop timelines for tooling and sample part submissions. Provide for adequate timing to correct any fit and finish issues prior to PPAP submission dates of Tier II programs.
• Participate in the training of production team members during start-up phases as required.
• Provide all part requirements for customer order up to and including pilot / pre-production parts.
• Track and chart departmental KPI’s as applicable to tool start-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone who is:

• Ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Dependable, motivated, and eager to learn

🚗 Automotive manufacturing experience is a bonus!

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum five years experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim.

🌟 Why Work at Magna? At Magna you’re not just taking a job, you’re building a career with a global automotive leader.

💰 Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) + Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

🕒 Schedule Monday-Friday / 1st shift

📍 Location In-person

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s 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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure 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.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors