Mgr – Engineering
| Company | Magna |
|---|---|
| Location | Oak Ridge, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Design or related area of study)
- Excellent mechanical/technical abilities
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities
- Excellent problem-solving ability and a thorough approach toward project management
- Ability to read, write, speak English
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively with associates and customers in either individual or group settings
- Proficiency in PC spreadsheet applications
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation, and follow-up of the Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities of the Engineering department in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Manage Cosma Program Management Process (CPMP) by evaluating program budgets and feasibility; monitor timelines for all programs and ensure Quality System standards are maintained at each gate
- Lead Program Managers to develop cross-functional teams to coordinate launch activities and manage ongoing engineering changes for existing customer programs
- Lead Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, and Industrial Engineers in support of both new and existing customer programs and plant layouts
- Provide support to Eagle Bend’s Skilled Trades (Maintenance team and Tool & Die team) as they provide service to all manufacturing processes
- Supervise Continuous Improvement personnel and ensure the program meets Eagle Bend business objectives for cost-reduction and customer givebacks
- Interface with Vehma Engineering and design personnel during product development and program launch activities
- Apply World-Class Manufacturing techniques and Continuous Improvement to Engineering functions including Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s)
- Support Business Development team with quoting activities in line with the Business Plan to secure Eagle Bend’s future
- Interface with customers’ purchasing, quality, and engineering personnel
- Maintain good working relationships with Cosma sales representatives and customers’ buyers
Preferred Qualifications
- Project management experience in automotive product design and manufacturing preferred
- Automotive component purchasing or sales abilities preferred but not required