Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Launch Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRamos Arizpe, Coahuila, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completed engineering degree.
At least 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
At least 2 years in a similar role such as Program Manager, Account Manager, or Launch Manager.
Experience participating as a leader or team member in launching a new product or process for an automotive original equipment manufacturer.
Experience leading development of improvement, organizational, operating-system, or product/process relocation projects.
Experience with metalworking industry and/or assembly processes.
Intermediate knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
Expert knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning, Core Tools (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Control Plan, Measurement System Analysis, and Statistical Process Control), and Production Part Approval Process.
Intermediate knowledge of key financial indicators, including profit and loss, cash flow analysis, and balance sheets.
Basic knowledge of SAP and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
Advanced knowledge of commercial and financial terms including Incoterms, surcharges, givebacks, value added, base price, and working capital.
Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies, Magna Powertrain Global Quality Standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S at intermediate level.
Basic knowledge of electronic data interchange/releases and supply chain management.
Intermediate knowledge of products assembled at Magna Powertrain Ramos, including axles, transfer cases, and axle drives.
Basic knowledge of corrective, preventive, and predictive Total Productive Maintenance.
Expert knowledge of Global Program Management System, Global Opportunity Tracking System, and Request for Quotation System.
Intermediate knowledge of Capital Tracking System, Capital Expense Request, and the REAF process.
Command of customer-specific requirements applicable to the project and access to the Audi-Volkswagen INKA portals.
Expert project management and program-level resource management across time, personnel, materials, infrastructure, and budget.
Effective negotiation and communication skills, knowledge of organizational culture, and ability to connect team missions, visions, objectives, work plans, and specific tasks.
Advanced business English.
Basic-to-intermediate German, depending on the customer and design center.
Basic Japanese, depending on the customer and design center.

Responsibilities

Develop a launch plan for a new product or process according to customer, company, and government requirements, meeting quality and timing objectives and staying within budget.
Manage the program team's available resources to ensure the program's financial health and customer satisfaction, and to achieve and maintain company productivity targets once the process or product enters series production.

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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:

.Objetivo del Puesto

Desarrollar plan de lanzamiento de un producto o proceso nuevo de acuerdo con los requerimientos del cliente, de la compañía y gubernamentales, cumpliendo en calidad, tiempo y dentro del presupuesto.

Administrar los recursos disponibles dentro del equipo de trabajo del programa para asegurar la salud financiera del programa, la satisfacción del cliente, alcanzando y manteniendo las metas de productividad establecidas por la compañía, una vez que el proceso y/o producto se encuentran en el proceso de producción en serie.

Perfil del puesto

Escolaridad

Ingeniería - Titulado

Experiencia Requerida

5 años en la industria automotriz

2 años en puesto similar (Program Manager, Account Manager, Launch Manager)

Haber participado como líder o miembro del equipo de lanzamientos de un producto o proceso nuevo para un OEM automotriz

Líder del desarrollo de proyecto(s) de mejora, organizacionales, de sistemas operacionales o de relocalizaciones de productos/procesos.

Experiencia en procesos de industria metalmecánica y/o ensamble.

Conocimientos Específicos

1) Técnicos.

Nivel intermedio en el conocimiento y manejo de la norma IATF16949/ISO9001 Experto en APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) Experto en Core Tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC) Experto en PPAP Conocimiento Intermedio en Indicadores Financieros clave (Profit and Loss / Cash Flow Analysis/ Balance Sheet). Conocimiento Básico en manejo de SAP, Conocimiento Intermedio de herramientas Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, MS Project). Conocimiento avanzado de términos comerciales y financieros tales como: Incoterm, Surcharge, Givebacks, Value added, Base Price, Working Capital. Metodología en solución de problemas. MPT Global Quality Standards Intermedio en GD&T Intermedio en Lean Manufacturing y 5S. Conocimiento básico de EDI/releases y supply chain management. Conocimiento intermedio de productos ensamblados en MPT-Ramos (Ejes, TCases, Axle Drives). Conocimiento básico de Total Productive Maintenance (Correctivo, Preventivo, Predictivo) Experto en GPMS (Global Program Management System) Experto en GOTS (Global Opportunity Tracking System) Experto en RFQ System (Request for Quotation). Conocimiento intermedio en Capital Tracking System (CTS) y Capital Expense Request (CER), así como en REAF process. Dominio de requerimientos específicos del cliente (según el proyecto que aplique). Acceso a los portales a Audi-VW: INKA

2) Administrativos

Experto en Manejo de proyectos. Nivel Experto de gestión de recursos (tiempo-personal-materiales-infraestructura-presupuesto) a nivel Programa. Negociación efectiva. Comunicación efectiva. Cultura organizacional. Capacidad de enlazar misiones-visiones-objetivos-planes de trabajo-tareas específicas para el Equipo de trabajo.

3) Idiomas

Inglés Avanzado de Negocios Alemán Básico-Intermedio (dependiendo del cliente y centro de diseño) Japonés Básico (dependiendo del cliente y centro de diseño)

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 Powertrain

About the Company

Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates components and systems such as body exteriors, powertrains, seating, and ADAS, and also provides complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Its products are developed in 338 plants across 28 countries, enabling automakers to outsource from individual parts to full vehicle assembly and to adopt both traditional and electric powertrains in a single facility. Magna's goal is to be a trusted, one-stop partner that accelerates electrification and advanced mobility through its integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Aurora, Canada
Founded: 1957

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