Job Summary

The Program Manager manages all engineering related program tasks from design, development, validation testing, fabrication, process layout and culminating in production start, continuous improvement initiatives and service part requirements.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and essential duties required to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Leads personnel dedicated to the project

· Planning, development and problem solving

· Develop and maintain project schedules

· Establishes, administers and implements program budgets with commercial team

· Develop and maintain program timing schedules and milestones for development, prototype and production (CPMP)

· Discusses and provides regular updates of project status to management (CPMP)

· Monitors adherence to customer contract requirements

· Lead APQP meetings, driving accountability

· Identifies and resolves potential program issues and/or problems (CPMP)

· Oversees program related engineering change activity with a focus on adherence to established processes, timely change implementation and cost control

· Prepare statement of requirements RFQs, quote comparison and CapEX approvals

· Identifies, plans for and implements cost reduction and/or quality improvement initiatives based on product, productivity and/or process improvements throughout the project life time

· Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to the program

· Prepares and presents material for program reviews

· Supports and coordinates with Department Leaders in preparation of RFQs and proposals, statement of work and specifications and execution of contract requirements

· Maintains strong working relationships with, and takes a consultative role in key program executing functions of (a) Manufacturing, (b) Quality Assurance and (c) Materials in support of customer expectations

· Involved in business development process including new and replacement business.

· Liaises with external and internal customers and suppliers

• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs
• Understands, promotes and practice Magna’s philosophies and Employee Charter
• Promote and practice “safety first” by immediately addressing any hazards, defective equipment or unsafe conditions within the manufacturing floor and work stations.
• Work closely with the Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator as necessary to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.
• Ensure audits are completed for Health, Safety and Environmental.
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Five (5) years related experience in the die castings/automotive industry
• Two (2) years project management experience
• Engineering or Business Degree/Diploma preferred or equivalent combination of relevant education and application work related experience or hold Certificate of Qualifications in related work.
• Strong organizational and Leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced working environment

· Available for business travel within the US, Canada, Asia and Europe if necessary

• Fundamental computer skills using Microsoft Office suite (including MS Project)
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and manage projects (APQP)
• Must be able to understand written instructions

Work Environment

• Includes office and manufacturing plant
• Must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees of all departments, management, customers and suppliers
• Provide support for three shifts and weekend production schedule
• Flexible hours and able to work additional hours as required

· Must be available for international business travel as necessary

Other Considerations

· This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their manager.

· A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

· Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

· This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

This job description has been fully reviewed with me.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Battle Creek, MI 49037: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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