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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

POSITION SUMMARY: To represent Karmax in front of customers in the pursuit of securing business opportunities and executing actions based on annual business plan. Working with internal departments, Cosma cross‑functional teams, integrators, tool shops and suppliers to develop cost‑effective solutions in response to customer RFQ’s and engineering changes. This position is responsible for directing the activities of multiple workgroups in a just‑in‑time, lean manufacturing workplace in accordance with the principles of the Employee Charter and the policies and procedures set out in the Karmax Heavy Stamping Employee Handbook. The Department Manager oversees resources to ensure safety, quality and production levels are maintained in order to meet Customer requirements.

Minimum Job Requirements





- Related Certification College Diploma or University Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Business and/or Combination of Education and Work Experience
- 5 years Karmax Heavy Stamping, Cosma, Magna and/or Automotive/Manufacturing related Experience

Skills And Competencies

- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills
- Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, interpersonal, problem‑solving, motivational and negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of Magna production tools and policies including safety policies
- Good understanding of costing and business proposal development.
- Experience dealing with automotive OEM’s and capable of presenting technical & commercial proposals.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes used in the production of welded assemblies
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experienced in costing and margin growth.

Job Responsibilities

- Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies of Karmax.
- Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
- Provides instruction, guidance and leadership to Area Leaders and Supervisors by assisting in solving day to day problems, utilizing the Magna Employee Charter while implementing the policies and procedures of the company.




- Plans and directs the utilization, maintenance and use of all machinery, equipment and manpower to achieve the most effective results.
- Be responsible and accountable for meeting Karmax and departmental objectives.
- Utilize interactive management principles when implementing progressive discipline procedures in dealing with unsatisfactory employees.
- Responsible to address and solve all customer related problems and concerns, both internal and external.
- Ensures safety standards of equipment and work area are maintained, and performs all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies of Karmax.
- Ensures all duties are performed in an environmentally responsible manner in accordance with the Karmax Environmental Policy Statement—3 P’s. Prevent Pollution, Preserve Natural Resources & Protect our Environment.
- Lead commercial team in supporting Karmax and Cosma business requirements.
- Direct and lead the daily activities of the commercial team.
- Able to understand a customer’s request for a new business prospect or engineering changes, lead commercial team and CFT to develop a solution in response that meets customer’s technical and financial target, as well as Cosma’s financial requirements.
- Possesses confidence in challenging customer requirements which are against automotive manufacturing best practices and introduces risk into Karmax operations.
- Generate creative solutions with engineering and commercial teams to grow company margin with each opportunity.
- Work with purchasing department to develop scope of work for supplier quotes.
- Lead commercial a

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