Magna
automotive
Engineer-Technical-Project-Lead-NEVPowertrain/Chassis
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“Engineer-Technical-Project-Lead-NEV Powertrain/Chassis at Magna. Skills: Technical R&D Project Lead, lead and execute complex technical work packages, technical expertise, project leadership capability, driving execution, automotive technologies and systems. lead and execute complex technical work packages within Corporate R&D programs. contribute to the development of innovative concepts, prototyping, and validation related to people and goods mobility”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring delivery within agreed parameters
Industry & Context.
resolve technical, schedule, and integration issues; identify high risk areas; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, understanding of automotive technologies and systems, Solid grounding in core engineering principles, 7+ years of recent, hands-on technical experience in the automotive industry or a closely related field, 3+ years of experience leading technical projects or work packages, including coordination across functions, spoken and written English, Mandarin (Fluent Chinese) required for local collaboration, Proven ability to work effectively in a global, cross time zone environment, Demonstrated capability to operate independently with limited supervision, written communication skills to support asynchronous collaboration and decision making, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel, Excellent professional communication skills and executive level presence, Demonstrated technical creativity and ability to initiate, direct, and control complex technical work packages, Ability to identify emerging technologies and apply them within business and R&D strategy
What You'll Do.
lead and execute complex technical work packages within Corporate R&D programs
contribute to the development of innovative concepts
and validation related to people and goods mobility
Consolidate and manage critical technical project information including scope
ensuring delivery within agreed parameters
Manage the full development cycle of assigned technical work packages within R&D programs
and reporting activities related to assigned project scope
Collaborate closely with engineering teams and support functions to resolve technical
and integration issues
Prepare and present materials for gate reviews
identify high risk areas and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
Participate in cross functional teams to drive projects from concept through completion
Act as a technical interface for internal and external stakeholders
including customer-facing presentations when required
Research and apply advances in automotive technology building blocks
software/data analytics methods
and advanced manufacturing techniques
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with engineering teams and support functions; Participate in cross functional teams; Act as a technical interface for internal and external stakeholders; work effectively in a global, cross time zone environment
Communication Scope
spoken and written English; written communication skills to support asynchronous collaboration and decision making; Excellent professional communication skills and executive level presence; customer-facing presentations
Process & Methodology
project leadership capability, Consolidate and manage critical technical project information including scope, timing, quality targets, risks, dependencies, and open issues, ensuring delivery within agreed parameters, Manage the full development cycle of assigned technical work packages within R&D programs, Lead planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities related to assigned project scope, drive projects from concept through completion, control complex technical work packages
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **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:** Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape. **Job Responsibilities:** Role Summary Magna Corporate R&D is seeking a highly motivated Technical R&D Project Lead to lead and execute complex technical work packages within Corporate R&D programs. This role is designed for an individual contributor who combines technical expertise with project leadership capability. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast paced, ambiguous environment, works effectively with remote global leadership, and is capable of driving execution while aligning with broader program objectives. The role contributes to the development of innovative concepts, prototyping, and validation related to people and goods mobility. Key Responsibilities · Consolidate and manage critical technical project information including scope, timing, quality targets, risks, dependencies, and open issues, ensuring delivery within agreed parameters · Manage the full development cycle of assigned technical work packages within R&D programs · Lead planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities related to assi
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