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Magna Technical Project Lead (m/f/x) in Sailauf, Delaware
Technical Project Lead (m/f/x)
Job Number: 63975
Group: Magna Electronics
Division: Magna Electronics Sailauf
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Sailauf, DEMuenchen, DE
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s 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
Magna Electronics leads the way in active safety technologies, revolutionizing the automotive industry and improving lives. With a strong focus on adapting ADAS systems and electronic solutions to any vehicle, we address a wide range of mobility and safety needs. As we build a safer, more intelligent, and connected mobility experience, Magna is dedicated to creating a better future for people globally.
About the Role
The Technical Project Lead (TPL) is responsible for leading the cross functional program or project engineering team to successfully develop and industrialize automotive electronic products achieving or exceeding project and Magna expectations. As required by the project, the TPL shall act as the key customer interface for all technical/engineering topics in alignment with the Program Manager
Your Responsibilities
Lead the work of global team members working on software, hardware and mechanical product teams standardization and reuse through Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) through coordination and leadership of technical product team
Lead and maintain engineering change management, configuration management and engineering risk management activities
Identify reusable product units, opportunities for synergy, convince all stakeholders, quantify benefit
Collaborate with hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, software engineers, validation engineers and system/feature function engineers within Magna product development teams
Monitor and drive defect management to closure and lead the team in all disciplined root cause analysis efforts (both technical and systemic)
Support customer presentations & act as the primary product interface to customers on technical topics
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 product development process and customer expectations
Assess and plan ED activities and determines DV readiness
Prioritizes engineering activities, deliverables & actions in order to achieve engineering timing
Participates in continuous improvement efforts, researches, recommends and initiates implementation of enhancements to products, processes and programs
Provide support for RFI and RFQ meetings with customers, align responses and prepare and maintain communication responses.
Ability to travel when necessary to product development locations
Who we are looking for
Minimum of 10 years’ deep and relevant experience regarding the responsibility / activities (listed above) in serial development. Automotive electronic (mandatory)
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role. Leading a global team is a plus
Proven track record of successful launches of automotive products
Comprehensive knowledge of product development practices in automotive field
Deep and comprehensive knowledge in the development and execution of electronics controllers, modules, ECU’s or DAS Systems for automotive
Demonstrated decision making capability with a strong technical background
Able to use diverse and extensive experience to quickly learn, demonstrate technical aptitude and execute on complex technical assignments and products
Strong technical background. Understands needs of systems, optics (if required), electrical, mechanical and software engineers for successful product execution
Comprehensive working knowledge in structured engineering approaches
Deep and comprehensive working knowledge of structured problem solving (8D)
Comprehensive working knowledge of configuration management, project planning, monitoring and control techniques
Advanced knowledge of MS Office package
Comprehensive knowledge of analysis and engineering tools (i.e. requirement, change and configuration management tools, document control and archiving tools, modelling and analysis tools, etc.)
Able to work effectively in a global environment as well as able to lead and motivate a diverse team
Able to represent technical topics internally and externally
Excellent communication skills to all internal and external interfaces
Positive attitude and self-motivated under diverse working conditions
Comprehensive knowledge of English (verbal and written) is required
Your preferred qualifications
Hands on approach when required
Working knowledge of data networks and related tools a plus
Travel (domestic and international) may be needed
Working knowledge of German is an asset
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
Collegial, supportive and friendly working atmosphere with a "Duz" culture
Attractive and performance-oriented compensation package
Prospects and opportunities for personal and professional development through various training offers
Individual work arrangements through flexible working hours and opportunities to use "Office Work" and "Mobile Work" personally
Corporate benefits program
International and diverse environment and open door culture
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.