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Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Aerodynamics, Auditing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Best Practices, Capacity Management, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Satisfaction, Documentation, External Audit, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Process Planning, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Molding Processes, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Process Control Engineering, Product Development, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Proofreading, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Training Program, Training/Teaching, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Troy, Michigan
POSTED
30 days ago
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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

The Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance is responsible for developing and enhancing quality procedures, ensuring organizational adherence to documented processes, and driving quality readiness for new product launches. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction within an automotive component manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Launch & APQP Oversight

  • Provide Leadership and support to divisions for quality planning of new product launches, including APQP deliverables, control plans, PFMEAs, and PPAP submissions.
  • Conduct on-site readiness reviews to ensure the manufacturing process meets quality expectations.
  • Work closely with Engineering and Program Management to mitigate risks and ensure quality robustness during product development.
  • Engage with Divisions during quote phase to ensure error proofing strategies are robust
  • Attend, Review and approve quality gates to validate content from quality perspective (DV/PV test results, capacity planning, error proofing strategies, alignments of FMEAs and control plans, free source or directed Tier 2 RASICs)
  • Evolve standardization of FMEAs and control plans by manufacturing process type (molding, paint, etc) or commodity type (Fascia, Running Board, etc) utilizing standard FMEA tools
  • Work closely with Division and Supplier quality to evaluate and mitigate risk for new and/or high-risk suppliers for new program launches.

Training & Quality Development

  • Conduct internal quality training programs focused on procedures, problem-solving, process control, and compliance.
  • Coach employees at all levels to improve understanding of Magna quality systems and standards.
  • Maintain training records and ensure alignment with customers and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure sites maintain continuous improvement plans related to internal / external quality KPIs

Procedure Creation & Process Standardization

  • Assess divisions to ensure the Magna quality standard (MQS) is being adhered to; coach, educate, & train as required.
  • Ensure documentation complies with automotive standards including IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure processes reflect current best practices and actual shop-floor execution.

Procedural Adherence & Audit Management

  • Monitor compliance with established procedures through internal audits, layered process audits (LPAs), and shop-floor observations.
  • Provide Leadership and support to divisions on root‑cause analysis and corrective actions to address gaps or deviations.
  • Support internal and external audits, including customer and third‑party assessments.

Management Support

  • Provide management support where needed to help mitigate risk and maintain customer satisfaction

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.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/

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