Sr. Technical Manager

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Lancaster, OH
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
The Sr. Technical Manager leads the engineering team overseeing program management, continuous improvement initiatives, and the implementation of engineering activities for customer programs within the automotive seating industry.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Degree in Engineering (or Engineering Technology Diploma may be considered) and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in an engineering capacity and 5 - 8 years of experience in a managerial role.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of program management experience required (or significant project management experience or leadership/management experience may be considered), a certificate or diploma in Project Management is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of assembly processes, APQP, PDP (CPMP), PPAP, GD&T, ergonomics, engineering practices, production experience, and other automotive related activities.
  • Must possess knowledge and proven skills in one of the following: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
  • Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, financial, and time management skills.
  • Skill gained with experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role with proven leadership practices.
  • Must possess human relations skills and maturity of judgement
  • Computer proficiency including; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and literacy in CAD.


DUTIES:

  • Responsible to provide communication and reporting of their Department progress/results in achieving divisional goals; and the regular operation of the department.
  • Oversees the implementation, and follow-up of the Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities of the Engineering department in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Leads the Engineering department to coordinate engineering launch activities and manage implementation of engineering initiatives for on-going engineering changes for existing customer programs.
  • Leads the engineering team in support of both new and existing customer programs and plant layout.
  • Provides support to the maintenance team as they provide service to the manufacturing processes.
  • Leads the engineering team in continuous improvement initiatives resulting in cost-reductions and customer give backs.
  • Interfaces with Corporate Engineering and design personnel during product development and program launch activities.
  • Maintains KPI's for department and group office.


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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.

We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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