Technical Manager

Technical Manager - Powertrain

Job Number: 65902

Group: Magna Steyr

Division: Magna Steyr USA Inc.

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location:

Troy, MICHIGAN, US, 48083

Work Style:

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. Thats 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 Summary

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magnas Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

About the Role

Magna Steyr is looking for talented and experienced team members in complete vehicle development who are determined and passionate about developing the next level industry standard for vehicle architectures and production solutions. As the technical lead in the Powertrain (PWT) discipline the Technical Manager is responsible to lead the engineering team activities relating to the design and development of the vehicle PWT and Thermal system as well as mentor team members to strengthen team capability. This position has a high level of responsibility and visibility and will interface with OEMs, Magna divisions, global module group teams and Tier 2 suppliers.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Responsibility

Contribute to the Global Technical Area (GTA) strategy and lead in the capability growth of the engineering team

Support and develop Technical Area (TA) core competencies

Support and contribute to knowledge base of internal and external best practices

Lead benchmarking studies and contribute to the benchmark knowledgebase

Propose and lead advanced development topics within the GTA

Propose continuous improvement opportunities to level up team skills, qualifications, tools, and processes

Lead design proposals with set-based engineering principles

Lead designs with 6 Sigma design principles

Lead complex problem solving with cross functional teams

Lead the design and development discipline in Powertrain technologies

Lead in the design and development of Thermal Systems

Who we are looking for

Project Planning, Target Achievement, Monitoring & Reporting

Employ technical expertise to lead the engineering development of one or more projects

Lead and support the project team(s) engineering in achieving project objectives, performance and cost requirements, and timing milestones

Lead external support, services and resources supporting the project engineering development

Be responsible for work development packages assigned to third parties

Confirm OEM and magna project performance targets and assure the targets are achievable

Confirm OEM and magna project cost and timing targets and assure the targets are achievable

Support the Project Manager (PM) and contribute to the project resource planning, budget development, and status reporting

Be responsible for the release of Computer Aided Design (CAD) data into internal and external sites

Be responsible for the release of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), simulations and studies into internal or external sites

Be responsible for designs capable of meeting the serial production tact, First Time Quality (FTQ) and ergo targets

Be responsible for designs meeting the project performance and cost targets

Be responsible for designs meeting market region regulations, FMVSS, ECE, CNCA/GB, etc.

Confirm the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) comprehends all project targets and is complete

Confirm the project Design Failure Mode and Effects and Analysis (DFMEA) comprehends all product risks and product usage cases

Manage project TA according to the agreed head count, budget, and outside service or support plan

Project Related Interface

Support and Promote Project and Operations Collaboration

Lead global development touchpoint and milestone meetings

Lead face to face development within Magna and with the customers (matched pairs)

Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) to assure production feasibility

Collaborate with the design studio to assure product appearance harmony

Collaborate with all cross functions to make complex decisions

Collaborate with the Global Technical Area Head (GTAH) to assure concurrent best practice sharing

Collaborate with the other project GTAs

Employee Related Tasks

Ensure cooperation with all areas within the engineering and request the required frame conditions

Ensure cooperation with project management

Ensure cooperation with all other groups within the area

Secure knowledge of development tools within the group

Ensure training of employees according to the required skills

Cooperation with all Magna Steyr locations

Escalation problems at the earliest time with the appropriate team members

Your preferred qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have a positive can do attitude

Must be flexible and able to course correct paths according to priority alignment

Education BSME, MSME or MSIE preferred

Experience - 10+ years Electric Vehicle (EV/PWT) development, 15years ICE/EV/PWT preferred

Experience in ISO 26262 / ASIL Risk Class / FuSA

Experience in Advanced Driver-assistance Systems (ADAS)

Experience in complete vehicle development and manufacture

Experience supervising or managing technical personnel

Excellent communication skills and experience working with global teams

Experience in launching a complete vehicle

Experience in design release and testing of components and assemblies

Proficient computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Computer knowledge and skills in CAD and CAE simulation preferred

Six Sigma certification preferred

Professional communication skills (written and verbal)

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer

May require local, domestic, and international travel less than 15% domestic + international

What we offer

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.

Site Benefits

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.