Quality Manager

Magna International•Ethridge, TN

About The Position

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: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. Job Responsibilities: PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the general manager, the quality manager manages the company’s quality department and quality system to ensure only quality products are shipped to customers.

Requirements

Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret internal procedures, documents and processes, internal and customer requirements, flow diagrams, and business correspondences.
Ability to develop processes for effective operation.
Ability to read blueprints.
Must have good organizational and managerial skills to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Manage/Supervise all personnel and aspects of the Quality Department
Develop a Quality Assurance/Control program, to comply with all customer requirements.
Prepare and update Quality system procedures/policies as required.
Develop/approve gauging for new programs or gage revisions to existing programs.
Customer and/or supplier liaison for quality problems/concerns.
Assist with sample submissions.
Develop/coordinate Customer quality systems within this company.
Encourage development and implementation of continuous improvement within the company.
Communicates customer requirements to necessary personnel.
Serve as “Management Representative” as required by AIAG TS16949.
Performs other duties as required.
Responsible for managing salaried engineers, quality technicians, and all quality support personnel.
Responsible for coordination and preparation of Control Plans, and inspection instructions/check sheets as required.
Follows and supports Magna Structures Tennessee LLC. and Magna’s operating principles, including: Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all associates equally, fairly and with dignity and respect. Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open, and friendly communication. 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place.” Safety First - Obey the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard. Company quality and environmental policies. Core values – Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values. Supports efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.