Sr. Quality Manager

Magna International Inc.; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Onsite cafeteria

Onsite Nurses' office

Onsite Mother's room

Job summary

Magna International Inc. in Piedmont, SC, seeks a results-driven Quality Manager to lead the Quality Department and advance product excellence across the organization.

You will develop and report KPIs, establish quality systems, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing and suppliers to raise standards and ensure compliance with customer requirements. Three to five years in engineering/quality roles and knowledge of APQP, SPC, CMM data are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering).
• Three to five years' experience managing technical personnel and complex projects.
• Familiar with APQP, SPC, CMM data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, driving quality performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop, monitor, and report key quality metrics (KOIs/KPIs), using data analysis to identify issues, track performance, and lead corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain quality systems, procedures, documentation, and controls to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to define quality standards, improve processes, and ensure product and supplier quality.
• Lead customer quality activities, including audits, corrective actions, 8D problem-solving, customer concerns, and compliance with customer specifications.
• Supervise quality personnel, training programs, testing activities, inspections, CMM and measurement systems, and Layered Process Audits to ensure effective quality assurance practices.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by benchmarking best practices, supporting preventive and predictive quality initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and strengthen the management system.

Skills

Quality management

APQP

SPC

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMM

APQP

SPC

Job description

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, driving quality performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop, monitor, and report key quality metrics (KOIs/KPIs), using data analysis to identify issues, track performance, and lead corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain quality systems, procedures, documentation, and controls to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to define quality standards, improve processes, and ensure product and supplier quality.
• Lead customer quality activities, including audits, corrective actions, 8D problem-solving, customer concerns, and compliance with customer specifications.
• Supervise quality personnel, training programs, testing activities, inspections, CMM and measurement systems, and Layered Process Audits to ensure effective quality assurance practices.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by benchmarking best practices, supporting preventive and predictive quality initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and strengthen the management system.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university in a technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING: Three to five years' experience of managing technical personnel and complex activities, potentially in project management of complex projects. The experience should be gained in engineering or technical operations including quality management. Familiar with APQP and SPC concepts both theoretical and practical, CMM equipment and data analysis, problem statements and root cause analysis, common problem solving methods and techniques.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $135,000 - $150,000 annual salary

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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: Cosma International

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