Mgr, Technology Collaboration & Research

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: Position Overview In this exciting and challenging position, you will be responsible for definition of complete vehicle targets, CMP (customer market profile), breakdown to domain targets Actively be part of Magna global RnD programs & strategic goals. Lead Magna China RnD programs Job Responsibility Lead the development of Magna China RnD programs Definition of a customer market profile for the car of the future Management of the transition of the customer market profile in technical goals Determination of a complete vehicle function target catalog coordinated with domains Monitoring, control of and fulfilling of the technical overall vehicle targets Resolution of target deviations and conflicts, balancing of conflicting CV targets on vehicle, system and subsystem level. Management of the overall vehicle DVP (Design Verification Plan) and transferring the Integration-Team inputs into the system-/components specifications Approval recommendation at system and module level from the point of view of the Integration-teams Organization of and participation in benchmark; derivation of new functions and targets Engineering activity Interaction with cross group engineering Collaborate with university, consultant companies for innovative ideas, program execution, engineering service Technical assessment for M&A activities Others Perform other duties as required Reasonably judge, identify, and properly handle all the personal information involved in work, and to learn and master the relevant policies and procedures for Magna's data privacy and personal information management. Qualifications: Knowledge and Education Preferable majoring in mechanical, electronics or automotive engineering. Education: Bachelor degree or above. Master in engineering or MBA is preferred. Work Experience >5 years of experience in complete vehicle development, lead of >2 projects Managerial Experience Experience in working with (globally) distributed teams Leadership competence Skills and Competencies Job Role Competence Expert of the electrification business, products, and technologies Project management skills, and critical problem-solving skills Experience in complete vehicle development process Expertise in relevant legislation and standards General Competence Pro-active, be passionate in collaborating and driving for results. Strong interpersonal and influence skill. Be able to engage all parties with common goals to drive business success. Knowledge and skills in budgeting and expenses control IT/Language Good PC skills of MS-office suites Good English and Chinese communication and presentation skills 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 Corporate