Quality Manager

Magna International; Muncie, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in Indiana seeks a quality leader to direct the Quality Department, develop strategies, and ensure product conformance. You will analyze data, set reliability targets, and coordinate training across teams to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities include addressing customer quality issues, ensuring APQP/PPAP adherence, and active participation in DFMEA/PFMEA. Travel is required; leadership and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field with 6+ years in quality or equivalent education in SPC.
• Experience in TS16949, APQP/PPAP processes and quality systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the quality department to ensure products meet standards.
• Analyzes data and sets quality and reliability objectives.
• Plans training related to product quality and reliability.
• Investigates and addresses customer quality complaints.
• Ensures DFMEA, PFMEA and PFMEA participation as required and budget adherence.

Skills

Quality leadership

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

DOE

FMEA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Engineering field

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

DOE

Gage R&R

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

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities

Scope of Position Plans, coordinates and directs the quality department to ensure quality on new and existing products and technology development are consistent with established standards. Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product. Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures. Plans, promotes and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability. Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Engineering field, plus six year’s experience in the field of quality, or equivalent Education in Statistical Process Control Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience Work experience in a mass production automotive environment preferred Understanding of PFMEA, FMEA, blueprint reading, GD&T, design of experiments (DOE), Control Plans Ability to communicate and interact well with people in all departments Good leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills Complete knowledge of automotive APQP/PPAP processes Have good verbal & written communication skills Have a command of problem-solving techniques such as Ford 8-D, GM 5-Phase methods, etc. Significant knowledge of TS16949 Good computer skills Statistical abilities, & understanding of gage R&R’s, capability studies

Job Specific Responsibilities

Develop strategic short and long term quality business plan Accountable for the development and maintenance of strong customer relations Champion of the company’s quality system in demonstrating and documenting conformance to customer requirements Ensure products meet both the customer and company specifications Evaluate process capability together with the Manufacturing and Engineering departments Ensure the use of capable processes for manufacturing of products Ensure operating practices are correctly matched with production and customer requirements Participate in the evaluation of the design of new products for testability and reliability Actively participate in DFME, FMEA, and PFME as required Create and maintain Quality department annual budget Supervise Quality Team department staff, setting out schedules, maintaining departmental training and conducting annual performance reviews Assist in establishing process capabilities Conduct validation testing Submit ISIR samples for customer approval Training and development of Quality Assurance department staff Participate in the selection and audits of potential vendors and suppliers Act as liaison between customer and the company Prepare and conduct customer surveys Coordinate and maintain QI status Responsible to protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures Reject and release internal production in order to meet quality specifications Reject or accept supply of components from supplier in order to meet quality specifications Acceptance of customer rejects and disposition in regard to quality specifications Reject or release customer sample submissions Establish procedures and standards in regard to Quality department Support the recruiting process as required Support supplier development initiatives Maintain CI focus in achieving departmental CI goals Resolving ‘meeting specification’ problems in the manufacturing area Resolving manufacturing problems by disposition non-conforming material Resolving quality problems by implementing corrective action Accountable for the maintenance of departmental operating measures Travel is required Ensure all legislative requirements of OSHA are met. Follows safety policies, practices and ensures departments compliance with safety rules

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.

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 in 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 Powertrain

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together. Learn more about us: Sustainability Innovation Interview-Tips