Supplier Quality Lead - Team & Process Improvement

Magna International Limited; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in the United States is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Manager to lead our quality organization. The role focuses on developing a high-performing team, driving supplier quality initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a quality/engineering field with at least five years of related experience, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency with APQP/PPAP, 8D, and FMEA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years in quality engineering.
• Proven leadership experience, with direct staff supervision.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team through daily work assignments, project management, training, and performance feedback.
• Lead supplier quality activities, including containment, investigations, APQP/PPAP support, nonconforming material management, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through quality metrics, audits, cost recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving timely issue resolution, process capability, and compliance with customer and business requirements.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Leadership

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality/engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

8D

FMEA

Job description

Magna Seating in the United States is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Manager to lead our quality organization. The role focuses on developing a high-performing team, driving supplier quality initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a quality/engineering field with at least five years of related experience, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency with APQP/PPAP, 8D, and FMEA tools.