Magna International

Mgr, Program (Division)

Magna International  •  $115k - $140k/yr  •  Piedmont, CA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

  • Lead cross-functional program teams to successfully deliver product launches and production programs, ensuring achievement of timing, quality, cost, and business objectives.
  • Develop program plans, define team responsibilities, allocate resources, and track progress against key milestones and performance targets.
  • Manage customer expectations while providing regular program status updates, maintaining effective stakeholder communication, and leading program review meetings.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks using structured project management and quality tools, including FMEA, lessons learned, and corrective action processes.
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and suppliers to ensure flawless program execution from development through launch and series production.
  • Manage program budgets, capital expenditures, tooling, equipment suppliers, and change management activities to achieve financial and operational objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, company policies, customer specifications, audit requirements, and continuous improvement standards, including 5S and operational excellence initiatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

  • 4-year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalency in an Engineering discipline 

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING:

  • Five plus years prior managerial experience with the Automotive Stamping Industry.
  • Excellent knowledge of principles, theories and practices of Project Management.
  • Strong stamping tooling development knowledge from planning to launching.
  • Strong skills in equipment planning and installation for assembly equipment.
  • Knowledge regarding quality expectations, planning and implementation within new projects.
  • Strong skills regarding Automotive product launches.
  • Excellent product knowledge in Class-A and Class-C for the automotive industry.
  • Familiar with all quality related methods and tools such as but not limited to APQP, FMEA, etc.
  • Excellent customer relationships.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong competency with working in teams or as individual unsupervised.

WHY WORK HERE?

  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
  • Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
  • Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
  • Onsite Nurses' office
  • Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $115,000 - $140,000 annual

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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:

Cosma International

Magna International

About Magna International

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit www.magna.com.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Aurora, CA
Year Founded
1957
Website
magna.com
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