Quality Supervisor

Magna International Limited; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Kentucky seeks an experienced Quality Engineering leader to drive quality across the plant and support the organization in meeting customer requirements.

You will lead the Quality team, oversee testing activities (EOL, H-Point, BSR, appearance), and ensure data integrity with fast-response processes for internal and external concerns. This role partners with operations and suppliers to drive CAPAs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years in a quality field or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role with direct staff responsibility.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team through daily work assignments, project management, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee EOL, H-Point, BSR, and appearance testing to ensure customer requirements.
• Manage measurement system accuracy via MSA activities, calibration programs, and traceability with corrective actions.
• Maintain data integrity and resolve quality issues with accurate records and traceability (VOC).
• Drive the plant quality operating system using Paynter charts, quality mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain quality systems including CTQ maps, NOACs, audits, Poka-Yoke verification, LPAs, Control Plans, PFMEAs.
• Analyze quality performance using metrics, warranty data, supplier performance, and cost of quality to meet KOI.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, customers, and suppliers to drive CAPAs (8D, A3, RCA) and improve quality.

Skills

Leadership & team building

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or related field

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

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a Quality Engineering role
• Strong leadership and team building skills, minimum 2 years in supervisory position with direct responsibility for staff.
• Must be proficient with a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team through daily work assignments, project management, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee EOL, H-Point, BSR, and appearance testing activities, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Manage measurement system accuracy and compliance through MSA activities, calibration programs, equipment traceability, and investigation of measurement-related nonconformities with corrective actions.
• Ensure data integrity and quality issue resolution by maintaining accurate records, test traceability, and participating in daily operations and fast response processes to address internal and external customer quality concerns (VOC).
• Drive the plant quality operating system through fast response, Paynter charts, quality mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives to address internal and external quality concerns.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems and controls, including CTQ maps, NOACs, Red Rabbit audits, Poka-Yoke verification, LPAs, Control Plans, Process Flows, and PFMEAs.
• Analyze quality performance using data-driven metrics, capability studies, warranty data, supplier performance, and cost of quality measures to achieve KOI and business objectives.
• Partner with operations, engineering, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, drive corrective and preventive actions (8D, A3, RCA), and improve process stability and product quality.
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, MAFACT, and IATF 16949 audits, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and effective execution of quality management system requirements.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. 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 Seating