TPL - USS Programs

About the Role

This Technical Project Lead (TPL) role is responsible to lead, coordinate, and oversee the cross functional product teams (i.e. EE, SW, ME, SYS, V&V) in all technical activities for the project.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the work of global team members on software, hardware and mechanical product teams and coordinate the work of engineering development teams.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, software engineers, validation engineers and system/feature function engineers within Magna product development teams.
• Ensures engineering targets (quality, delivery timing, performance, product BOM costs, etc.) for product deliverables are met on time.
• Direct the efforts of the product team in the development and production release of engineering deliverables in compliance with the product development process and customer expectations.
• Lead and maintain engineering change management and engineering risk management activities.
• Monitor and drive defect management to closure and lead the team in disciplined root cause analysis efforts – both technical and systemic. 
• Support customer presentations and act as the primary product interface to customers on technical topics.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts.  Researches, recommends, and initiates/supports implementation of enhancements to products, processes, and products.
• Ability to travel when necessary to product development or manufacturing locations.
   

Who we are looking for

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Computer Engineering / Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of product development engineering practices in automotive field
• Preferred experience working on ultrasonic sensors
• Profound technical knowledge of automotive electronics products. Familiar with typical automotive OEM requirements

Practical Knowledge

• Working knowledge in structured engineering and problem solving methods

Your preferred qualifications

Personal Requirements

• Able to work effectively in a global environment
• Able to represent technical topics internally and externally
• Able to travel (domestic and international) may be needed
• Able to be self-motivated, tenacious, and determined 
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office package (especially Excel)
• PLM and ALM tools (Windchill / PTC Integrity)

Language/Communication 

• Comprehensive knowledge of English (speak & write)
• Business fluency of local country language (speak & write) 

Magna Policy and Procedure Knowledge

• Constitution & Employee’s Charter
• Code of Conduct and Ethics (including related Guidelines)
• Division’s Health & Safety Policy
  • Emergency Preparedness (includes evacuation)
  • Work Hazard Reporting
  • Work Injury/Illness Reporting
• Division’s Quality Policy
• Division’s Environmental Policy

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

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