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POSITION SUMMARY:
Direct responsibility for managing the daily operations of the Quality department. Leads the quality team by creating and implementing quality management objectives and implementing policies and procedures to ensure key objectives are met. Ensures that organizational quality objectives are successfully achieved. Assists the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in maintaining a plant wide commitment that the highest quality product possible is manufactured.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering field with understanding of advanced quality engineering practices, principles, and processes. Must have thorough and complete knowledge of respective field.
- Ten years diverse professional and managerial experience including financial/budget responsibility, management leadership, and strategic decision making/leadership in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously. Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc.
- Ability to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization. Able to represent the company in a professional manner with customers and suppliers.
- Leadership and management skills in support of company management systems and philosophies. Must be able to develop and lead a cohesive team.
- Ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and presents information.
- Ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity. Must be able to work independently with some latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
- Coordinate the introduction of new products. This includes establishing Gantt timing plans, process FMEA’s, Advanced Quality Plans, Dimensional Control Plans, and Process Control Plans, among others.
- Completion of customer-required initial sample requirements. Examples include PPAP, ISIR, FSW, PSW, etc.
- Interface with external customer quality related issues as required.
DUTIES:
- Provides leadership and direction for all members of the Quality and Warranty team, and coordinates the team’s efforts within the division to achieve customer, and business, goals and objectives. Establishes current and long range objectives, plans, and policies in support of division objectives, and directs resources to achieve objectives. Monitors performance against plan and ensures that goals are met.
- Responsible for professional development of Magna Electronics Quality and Warranty team throughout the division.
- Maintains appropriate contact with customers to ensure that Quality performance is meeting objectives. Responsible to assure that customer issues are appropriately championed to assure quick, accurate issue resolution and customer satisfaction with Magna Electronics’ response.
- Maintains appropriate level of staff necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Monitors productivity of groups and individuals, makes changes where needed.
- Responsible to assure that quality systems meet or exceed IATF 16949 standards within the division. Responsible to assure that second and third party system audits are conducted per schedule, and that corrective actions are completed on a timely basis.
- Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs. Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads and directs technical work and departmental efforts related to quality engineering activities for new and existing programs.
- Designs, specifies, and installs quality control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment. Formulates and/or assists in formulating quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards.
- Monitors and controls costs, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Develops cost quotations related to specifications, test equipment, and gauge requirements and communicates information to appropriate parties. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects. Reports progress as required.
- Serves as a liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered and prevent potential quality problems.
- Investigates and solves manufacturing-related problems in assigned area using formal problem-solving tools. Analyzes and develops suppliers’ products to obtain maximum productivity and reviews performance in operation and provides suggestions for improvement.
- Champions continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, implements and administers new and/or existing quality assurance processes. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in each situation respectively.
- Ensures compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental policies and ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18008 standards.
- Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering field with understanding of advanced quality engineering practices, principles, and processes
- Ten years diverse professional and managerial experience including financial/budget responsibility, management leadership, and strategic decision making in a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and leadership; ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously and handle project financial responsibilities
- Ability to work with internal and external contacts at all levels; represent company with customers and suppliers
- Leadership and management skills to develop and lead a cohesive team and support company management systems and philosophies
- Ability to research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, and processes
- Ability to work independently on long-term, broad assignments with latitude for unreviewed action or decision
- Coordinate new product introductions including Gantt timing plans, process FMEAs, Advanced Quality Plans, Dimensional Control Plans, and Process Control Plans
- Completion of customer-required initial sample requirements (e.g., PPAP, ISIR, FSW, PSW)
- Assure quality systems meet or exceed IATF 16949 and that second/third party audits are conducted with timely corrective actions
- Investigate and solve manufacturing-related problems using formal problem-solving tools and support supplier/product performance improvements
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental policies and ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18008 standards
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
