Program Manager

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.

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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 packag