Project Manager, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

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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
Scope of Position

Lead complex manufacturing automation and capital equipment projects from concept through production launch. Responsible for developing project requirements and RFQ packages, coordinating supplier quotations and technical reviews, managing project cost and timing, and leading equipment design, build, installation, commissioning and production handoff.

The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams and external automation suppliers to implement robotic material handling, machine vision, inspection and other manufacturing automation systems. The position is accountable for ensuring projects achieve defined safety, quality, cost, timing, throughput and equipment-performance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Minimum seven (7) years of experience in automotive manufacturing, automation, capital equipment or a related high-volume manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience managing automation or capital equipment projects from concept through installation and production launch.

Experience developing technical RFQ packages and conducting technical and commercial quote reviews.

Strong understanding of industrial automation including robotics, machine vision, controls, conveyors, material handling and machine safety.

Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks and automated manufacturing equipment.

Experience working with automation integrators, equipment suppliers and contractors.

Ability to read and interpret equipment layouts, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings and technical specifications.

Strong project management skills including project planning, scheduling, budget management, risk management and issue tracking.

Strong problem‑solving, organizational, leadership and communication skills.

Ability to coordinate multiple internal departments, suppliers and contractors simultaneously.

Ability to work outside normal business hours as required to support equipment installation, commissioning and production launch.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Lead automation and capital equipment projects from concept through production launch and project closeout.

Own supplier coordination from RFQ and technical evaluation through design, build, installation, commissioning and equipment acceptance.

Research and evaluate automation solutions; develop and coordinate Design of Experiments (DOE) and equipment trials; analyze and summarize results; and provide recommendations to support technical and project decisions.

Develop project scopes, technical specifications and RFQ packages, and lead supplier quote reviews and selection.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, change management and open issue lists to ensure cost and timing objectives are achieved.

Lead regular project reviews with…