Senior Specialist Processes & Methods

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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.
Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Mission of the Position:

• Use expertise and background in process management methods to
  • provide consulting to process teams to create coherent valuable processes and methods,
  • coach the process users and projects teams to apply processes and methods by actively participating in the project kick-off and actively offering further support,
  • drive analysis and resolution of issues with processes and workflows,
  • continuously improve processes, related documents and roles to be effective and efficient.
• Ensure consistency and completeness of the process landscape with an End-to-End view including interfaces to non-engineering business processes.
• Simplify the access to processes and related documents with the BIC Process Tool. The process framework is based on the MPT Engineering V-Model.
• Initiate and drive process & methods projects according to strategic goals.
• Promote cooperation and optimize the exchange of information within Magna Powertrain and with external experts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent NA in global conversations regarding process and methods, assuring involvement and input
• Support updating of the process landscape, including involvement in process teams
• Address NA specific needs (especially in respect to NA customer base, requirements)
• Provide project support starting with quoting, in project kickoff (including project team training, planning how project will effectively use eProcess Landscape in project, appropriate tailoring) and throughout the project to answer questions, concerns of NA user base
• Provide support in NA for Continuous Improvement (Lessons Learned/Best Practices). Includes preparation and sharing of status to your team
• Support NA in identifying systemic improvements into our process landscape
• Partner with QA in coaching project teams and preparing for reviews, audits and assessments

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, I.T. required, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 5 years' work-related experience with a degree, minimum 10 years' experience without a degree. Experience in powertrain systems preferred.
• Knowledge of process models such as SPICE, Automotive SPICE, CMMI, IATF preferred.
• Strong product development, planning (project management) and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership skills as well as strong mentorship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
  • Follow safety rules.
  • Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
  • Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Further Information: Work Environment
Office Environment; 10% travel required.
While working in this environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by manufacturing processes.
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 Powertrain