Product Development ManagerJob Number: 70134
Group: Magna Exteriors
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Northwood, OHIO, US, 43619
About usWe see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. Forward. For all.
Group SummaryThe Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Your Responsibilities• Oversee development of the product through effective product quality plans and Norplas "Design for Manufacturing" elements (DFM).
• Maintain customer contact during advanced design engineering and developmental stage.
• Ensure Customer satisfaction by providing design and technical assistance.
• Act as Point contact for between Norplas and OEM during design development process.
• Attend all customer design review PDT meetings.
• Lead internal design review meetings & follow NBD procedures by utilizing standardized documents and processes while supporting meeting cadence.
• Develop "Advance Phase" BOM and BOP (Build of Process).
• Provide support for error proofing and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop/maintain/execute component and assembly datum schemes / GD&T systems for assigned programs.
• Support customer quoting process from SOR to "OK to tool" release.
• Maintain program historical cost information – cost walks.
Who we are looking for• Proficient in CAD software (Spinfire, NX, or CATIA).
• Computer skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to interpret drawings.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience or fascia and/or liftgate design knowledge.
• Understanding/experience of plastics injection molding, painting, & secondary assembly processes preferred.
Your preferred qualifications• Good interpersonal communication skills and presentation experience.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and strong math background.
What we offerAt 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.
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.
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