Launch Program Manager Jobs

Job Number: 58530

Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

Division: Autosystems Canada

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: BELLEVILLE

Group Description

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial position focusing on improvements to contribution margins.
• Manage Warranty performance through analysis of Return data, part specific teardowns and customer feedback
• Facilitate, when necessary, resolution to issues with the individual manufacturing groups.
• Generate cost improvement opportunities through mandatory plant floor reviews with Program and Operational Teams.
• Generate and maintain project timelines, open issues and correspondence, where necessary, to drive continuous improvement (ie: productivity improvement – scrap reduction); tracking issues and their progress with solid targets and timing.
• Participate in new product PDT’s and engage team members, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth and flawless launch and transfer of new program information timely.
• Manage the Engineering Change process as it relates to programs of responsibility (established programs).
• Manages Customer performance metrics engaging the cross-functional teams, when necessary, to address product quality, scrap, efficiency, internal quality systems, cost and delivery performance issues, including overall product integrity.
• Manage the Customer interface on a regular basis to resolve any commercial issues, outstanding engineering changes and product quality improvements.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong and varied interpersonal skills.
• Materials management
• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.
• Experience in the Automotive industry
• Familiarity with the APQP and Product Development process.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with Customer Purchasing, Engineering and Quality representatives verbally and in writing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Understanding of financial indicators and aspects of business is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills are critical.
• Experience with program launches
• Solid ability to analyze technical problems and drive the solution process.

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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