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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
Scope of Position
• Lead complex manufacturing automation and capital equipment projects from concept through production launch. Responsible for developing project requirements and RFQ packages, coordinating supplier quotations and technical reviews, managing project cost and timing, and leading equipment design, build, installation, commissioning and production handoff.
• The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams and external automation suppliers to implement robotic material handling, machine vision, inspection and other manufacturing automation systems. The position is accountable for ensuring projects achieve defined safety, quality, cost, timing, throughput and equipment-performance requirements.
Minimum Requirements
• Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in automotive manufacturing, automation, capital equipment or a related high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing automation or capital equipment projects from concept through installation and production launch.
• Experience developing technical RFQ packages and conducting technical and commercial quote reviews.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation including robotics, machine vision, controls, conveyors, material handling and machine safety.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working with automation integrators, equipment suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment layouts, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management skills including project planning, scheduling, budget management, risk management and issue tracking.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple internal departments, suppliers and contractors simultaneously.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as required to support equipment installation, commissioning and production launch.
Job Specific Responsibilities
• Lead automation and capital equipment projects from concept through production launch and project closeout.
• Own supplier coordination from RFQ and technical evaluation through design, build, installation, commissioning and equipment acceptance.
• Research and evaluate automation solutions; develop and coordinate Design of Experiments (DOE) and equipment trials; analyze and summarize results; and provide recommendations to support technical and project decisions.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications and RFQ packages, and lead supplier quote reviews and selection.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, change management and open issue lists to ensure cost and timing objectives are achieved.
• Lead regular project reviews with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring actions are assigned, tracked and completed.
• Coordinate the design and integration of robotics, vision systems, conveyors, material handling, controls and related automation equipment.
• Conduct equipment design reviews, supplier build reviews, runoff/FAT activities and equipment acceptance.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Health & Safety, contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Lead production trials and run-at-rate activities to ensure safety, quality, cycle time and throughput requirements are achieved.
• Ensure supplier deficiencies, documentation, training and outstanding project issues are completed prior to final project closeout.
• Adhere to company policies and applicable quality, environmental, and health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.
General Responsibilities
• Work safely, ethically and professionally while supporting company objectives and values.
• Comply with all applicable quality, environmental, and health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean and organized workplace.
Annual Salary:
$114,000 - $125,000 + Performance Bonus
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.
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