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Senior Specialist Processes & Methods

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Best Practices, Business Processes, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Environmental Health, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Operations Guidelines, Operations Processes, Powertrain, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Modeling, Product Development, Project/Program Management, QA Partner Testing Software, Quality Management, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Troy, Michigan
POSTED
6 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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Mission of the Position:

  • Use expertise and background in process management methods to
    • provide consulting to process teams to create coherent valuable processes and methods,
    • coach the process users and projects teams to apply processes and methods by actively participating in the project kick-off and actively offering further support,
    • drive analysis and resolution of issues with processes and workflows,
    • continuously improve processes, related documents and roles to be effective and efficient.
  • Ensure consistency and completeness of the process landscape with an End-to-End view including interfaces to non-engineering business processes.
  • Simplify the access to processes and related documents with the BIC Process Tool. The process framework is based on the MPT Engineering V-Model.
  • Initiate and drive process & methods projects according to strategic goals.
  • Promote cooperation and optimize the exchange of information within Magna Powertrain and with external experts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent NA in global conversations regarding process and methods, assuring involvement and input
  • Support updating of the process landscape, including involvement in process teams
  • Address NA specific needs (especially in respect to NA customer base, requirements)
  • Provide project support starting with quoting, in project kickoff (including project team training, planning how project will effectively use eProcess Landscape in project, appropriate tailoring) and throughout the project to answer questions, concerns of NA user base
  • Provide support in NA for Continuous Improvement (Lessons Learned/Best Practices). Includes preparation and sharing of status to your team
  • Support NA in identifying systemic improvements into our process landscape
  • Partner with QA in coaching project teams and preparing for reviews, audits and assessments

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, I.T. required, or equivalent degree.
  • Minimum 5 years' work-related experience with a degree, minimum 10 years' experience without a degree. Experience in powertrain systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of process models such as SPICE, Automotive SPICE, CMMI, IATF preferred.
  • Strong product development, planning (project management) and analytical skills.
  • Proven leadership skills as well as strong mentorship skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

  • Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
  • Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
  • Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
  • Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
  • Health & Safety responsibilities:
    • Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
    • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
    • Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
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About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/