Engineering program manager Jobs in Detroit, MI

Magna Exteriors Engineering Manager

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.

The 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, and develop process engineers supporting MEHP and MEBT.

Manage engineering resources and priorities across both facilities.

Establish consistent engineering practices, standards, and expectations.

Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and development of engineering personnel. Build a culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Documentation & Manufacturing Standards

Ensure accuracy and maintenance of all core manufacturing documents including: process flow diagrams, PFMEA, standardized work instructions (SWI), control plans, manufacturing standards.

Drive auditing and continuous improvement of process documentation.

Ensure manufacturing processes remain aligned with customer, quality, and operational requirements.

New Program Launches

Lead process engineering activities supporting new model and program launches.

Develop manufacturing process concepts, line designs, and process layouts. Support process balancing, capacity planning, and labor optimization activities.

Coordinate pilot builds, launch trials, and production readiness activities. Support successful transitions from launch into production.

Engineering Change Management

Own the engineering change notice (ECN) process for both facilities.

Coordinate validation, implementation, and documentation of engineering changes.

Assess process impacts and ensure proper risk mitigation prior to implementation. Track and drive closure of engineering change activities.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Lead initiatives focused on improving: safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, throughput, manufacturing efficiency.

Support root cause investigations and sustainable corrective actions. Utilize data-driven decision making to improve manufacturing performance.

Customer Quality & Corrective Actions

Support OEM customer issue resolution activities. Partner with quality teams on containment, investigation, and corrective action development.

Drive process improvements to prevent recurrence of quality issues. Support customer audits, launches, and technical reviews as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with operations, quality, maintenance, program management, MP&L, and automation engineering teams. Coordinate manufacturing readiness activities for new programs and engineering changes.

Support standardization initiatives between MEHP and MEBT. Ensure effective communication and alignment between both facilities.

Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (If you do not meet the minimum qualifications you will not be interviewed)

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.

7+ years of process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related manufacturing experience.

3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering personnel or major manufacturing programs.

Experience supporting automotive manufacturing operations and experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and experience with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, standardized work, and launch activities.

Experience leading engineering support during new product launches and lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Experience with injection molding, assembly, paint, or automated manufacturing environments. Experience supporting OEM customer requirements and quality systems

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 Exteriors