Warranty Specialist

Magna International, Inc

Shepherdsville, Kentucky

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
8D, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Technology, Business Solutions, Candidate Screening, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cost Control, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Failure Analysis, Field Trials, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Market Research, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Spreadsheets, Technical/Engineering Design, Trend Analysis, Validation Testing, Word Processing
LOCATION
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
POSTED
9 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:

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:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as the primary contact for all warranty-related matters, including reviewing, processing, documenting, and resolving customer warranty claims while providing internal and external support.
  • Investigate warranty failures through data analysis, testing, and field reports; perform root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve product quality and reduce costs.
  • Analyze warranty performance metrics, identify trends, prepare reports and presentations, determine claim responsibility, and support warranty audits and compliance reporting.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Production, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve issues, support process and design improvements, and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Supervise End-of-Line Inspectors, ensure compliance with IATF 16949, safety, environmental, and ethical standards, maintain effective stakeholder relationships, and perform special projects and other assigned responsibilities.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree (Engineering and/or Quality preferred) with a minimum of three years of experience in a Quality-related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a Quality role working with warranty management.
  • Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement to effectively manage warranty process.
  • Must possess strong skills in root cause analysis and data analysis tools, along with proficiency in business software applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database management systems.

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 /

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/