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Lead / Manager

Mgr, Program (Division)

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Magna International

Magna International

Compensation

Up to $1,500 per

Clinton, Tennessee, US
On-site
Posted April 22, 2026

Job Description

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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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Accountable for organizing and leading projects, leading project team, interfacing directly with the customer, vendors, Cosma and plant personnel

Responsibilities:

Responsibility for quality and conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems. Responsibility for meeting overall project timeline and budget.  Authority to assign tasks and actions to team members. Authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to supervisor, Quality Assurance and/or Engineering department representative

  • Plan, coordinate, follow up and implement APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) activities for assigned programs

  • Lead Cross Functional Team(s), responsible for each program, conduct regular team meetings, document open issues and actions, follow-up with individual team member’s assignments to ensure completion, ensure compliance with CPMP (Cosma Program Management Process).

  • Apply and comply with AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) & EBM standards & procedures

  • Interfaces with Product Engineering & Sales

  • Establish and maintain budgets for assigned programs

  • Provide customer interface for assigned programs.

  • Provide program engineering support for duration of program

  • Generate and implement Continuous Improvement projects

  • Housekeeping and other activities as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years Program Management experience and/or training

  • Individual must be able to interface with customer representatives, corporate personnel and all EBM team members on a professional level

Skills:

  • Problem solving skills

  • Ability to plan and manage the APQP process

  • Ability to understand customer requirements; have blue print reading and G.D.&T effective communication with the customer, vendors and team members at all levels of the organization is a priority

  • Ability to conduct effective meetings

  • Ability to read, write and speak English

  • Ability to access data stored on LAN (Local Area Network) and PC (Personal Computer)

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in Engineering or Management from a four year college or university; or three to five years Program Management experience and/or training

Benefits:

  • Low-Cost Health Insurance 

  • Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) Matching 

  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • Nursing Room

  • Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition 

  • Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral

  • Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch

  • Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market 

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Annual Employee and Family Events

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:

Cosma International