Assistant Quality Manager

Quality Systems Leadership

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.

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Provides leadership for Quality Systems. Responsible for advanced quality planning, supplier quality assurance, testing laboratories, customer complaints, product submission, and the implementation of lean techniques. Supervises personnel who have continuous interactions with customers, product design. Takes a leadership role in ISO 9001/2000, ISO17025 and TS16949 compliance. Directs, implements, and maintains operational-level strategies and objectives and monitors performance against plan. Manages, monitors and controls material, labor, and overhead costs in respective area. Develops, reviews, and maintains budgets and expenses for department. Maintains appropriate level of staff support necessary to meet business goals and objectives. As a member of the Operations Team, actively leads and influences efforts to improve product quality and process capability. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Works with customers and EHS to reduce hazards associated with components and assembly operations of their parts. Always ensure all employees have received necessary training and comply with safety rules and issuing corrective actions when needed.

Provides leadership and direction for all members involved in Quality Systems support and coordinates the team's efforts with other support areas.

Directs, implements, and maintains operational-level strategies and objectives. Develops short to moderate-term goals and translates them into short-term plans in support of operational goals and objectives. Monitors performance against plan and ensures that goals are met.

Maintains contact with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and support resources to ensure that Quality Assurance systems are meeting objectives and continuously improving.

Manages, monitors, and controls material, labor, and overhead costs in respective area. Develops, reviews, and maintains budgets and expenses for department.

Maintains appropriate level of staff support necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Monitors productivity of groups and individuals recommends changes where desirable. Provides leadership and support to staff to assist employees with skill development. Develops team-based organization focused on goals and objectives.

Leads the effort to internalize quality systems that meet or exceed ISO9001/2000, ISO17025 and TS16949 Standards.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.

Promotes and reviews programs relating to safety, quality and productivity in the division and recommends changes where desirable. Performs regular workplace inspections and monitors compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or quality control.

Five years diverse professional and managerial experience including financial/budget responsibility, management leadership, and strategic decision making/leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated employee relationship and management skills to develop, lead, support, and motivate a cohesive, world-class quality assurance team.

Demonstrated strong communication skills to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization. Able to represent the company in a professional manner with customers and suppliers.

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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: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting