Senior Launch Manager
Magna International, Inc.

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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 Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic 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 Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Launch Manager is responsible to lead the plant program team(s) through the program life cycle in order to achieve customer expectations and company targets for all assigned program(s).

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years' experience in project management with Automotive experience.
• Minimum of 2 years at Magna Electronics as a Launch Manager (Preferred) or equivalent
• Ability to work effectively in a global environment.
• Ability to lead, train, mentor and motivate a team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and function as a highly competent professional. Work involves independent problem solving and decision making ability.
• Ability to represent technical topics internally and externally.
• High level of interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills in order to communicate with internal and external contacts and work in a team environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite including MS Project.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product development engineering practices in automotive field, manufacturing of electronics, financial analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge in planned and structured approach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of problem solving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of configuration management and project monitoring and control techniques.

DUTIES:

• Ensures manufacturing targets (BOM cost, quality, cycle times, delivery timing, tooling, performance, etc.) for all assigned programs are met. Documents and monitors program objectives.

• Provides technical leadership in directing the efforts of a cross-functional team in the development and production release of all relevant project deliverables in compliance with the product development process and customer expectations. Ensures countermeasures are initiated to correct unfavorable variances.
• Ensures timing plans, defect / issues lists, and risk assessments are created and maintained and provides project status for program reviews (e.g. gate, milestones, launch readiness, etc.) according to program timing for all assigned programs per product development process.
• Ensures all pre-production deliveries are completed and on time to the customer requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts, researches, recommends and initiates implementation of enhancements to products, processes and programs. Works to maintain and improve contribution margin goals for the assigned programs.
• Works with internal and external resources to maintain strong customer relationships with dedication to customer program schedules. Ensures countermeasures are initiated to correct unfavorable variances by communicating alternative measures to the customer which may be used to solve engineering problems.
• Generates and maintains all necessary documentation and data and systems in all areas / programs responsible to ensure traceability and compliance to Company procedures.
• Other duties as required.

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 Electronics

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