Program Manager

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Serves as overall facilitator for development of the product. 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. Conducts all program-specific reviews.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for less complex programs.

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.

Identifies and communicates barriers to the successful completion of program milestones to the Director Program Management on a regular basis and Executive-level Management on an as-needed basis. Develops and implements recovery plans to eliminate barriers.

Interfaces with required functional disciplines and departments for program support.

Assures appropriate program planning to confirm that product development is consistent with established program objectives and company needs.

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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelors degree (or bachelors equivalency) in Engineering or related field or combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills

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.

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