Supplier Quality Supervisor

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

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 preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Drive supplier quality issue resolution through daily operations reviews, fast response processes, VOC management, and collaboration with quality, customer, and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve quality systems by managing Paynter charts, quality mapping, CTQ controls, control plans, PFMEAs, audits, and warranty improvement initiatives to achieve quality objectives and customer requirements.
• Utilize data-driven quality tools and structured problem-solving methods (8D, A3, root cause analysis) to reduce quality costs, improve process performance, stabilize manufacturing processes, and meet KOI targets.
• Lead MAFACT, IATF 16949, supplier, and internal audit activities, serving as the MQS champion and ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor and improve quality performance through capability studies, data analysis, QOS participation, and collaboration with employees, suppliers, and customers to drive process improvements and meet quality objectives.

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

GroupMagna Seating