Project Manager in Telford

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.

Group Summary: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for delivery of Projects within the programmes of work with full ownership of development, budgets, timing and delivery.
• This will include leadership of a cross functional team towards completion of tasks and problem resolution in alignment with the internal APQP system for delivery.
• Reporting to the Program Manager on project status, urgent actions and delivery to plan.
• Presenting to the internal and global management teams as required.
• The role will cover quoting through to PPAP completion and production handover and will cover multiple projects in parallel.
• This role entails but is not limited to:

• Work with engineering, purchasing and business development to provide tooling budgets for quoting and manage performance during program delivery.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests via the cross functional team through to quotation and execution.
• Support and drive all Planning, development and problem solving relating to the program.
• Develop and maintain project timing plans, gateways and track performance to delivery.
• Monitor adherence to customer contract requirements.
• Lead APQP meetings, driving accountability.
• Define Burst Build and Ramp Plans for delivery of products.
• Create Production Launch KPI requirement.
• Manage KPI performance through Daily CFT Meeting and report concerns through the program manager.
• Identify and resolve potential programme issues and/or problems (APQP).
• Oversee programme related engineering change activity with a focus on adherence to established processes, timely change implementation.
• Identify, plan for and implement cost reduction and/or quality improvement initiatives based on product, productivity and/or process improvements throughout the project life time.
• Understand process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to the programme (APQP).
• Support and coordinate with Programme Manager(s) in preparation of RFQs and proposals, statement of work and specifications and execution of contract requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with, and take a leading role in key programme executing functions of (a) Manufacturing, (b) Quality Assurance and (c) Materials in support of customer expectations.
• Liaise with external and internal customers and suppliers.
• Follow and comply with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programmes.
• Understand, promote and practice Magna’s philosophies and Employee Charter.
• Perform 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, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

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