Eccp Program Manager Operations Jobs in Michigan

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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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
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
Bachelor's degree (or bachelor's 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.
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 Seating