Senior Manager Supplier Quality Development NA

Magna International•Troy, MI

About The Position

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain. Mission of the Position: The Senior Manager of Supplier Quality Development (SQD) - North America (NA) is responsible for the oversight and improvement of key performance metrics of Magna Powertrain’s (MPT’s) NA supply base. Will lead the NA SQD Team, ensure compliance to related systems, work with internal Customers and the supply base to ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing interpersonal, group presentation, and team facilitation skills.
Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
Report unsafe conditions immediately.
Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
Follow safety rules.
Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with an MBA, MS or other technical graduate degree is preferred.
Self-starter and a team player who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
Treats everyone with dignity, trust and respect.

Responsibilities

Develop effective partnerships with suppliers’ leadership and MPT functional leaders to improve supplier capability through supplier assessments, clear and concise communication, feedback and training.
Maintains and reviews pass-through characteristics.
Facilitates the development plans for process control, capability and sustainability at the supplier.
Responsible for execution of the APQP Process with suppliers.
Ensure all APQP elements are completed to high standards to achieve Flawless Launches.
Assists in identifying, communicating and resolving early-stage supplier quality problems.
Work with new and existing suppliers to ensure quality system implementation and continuous improvement.
Tracks the improvement and initiates countermeasures if progress does not meet MPT expectations.
Coordinate prescribed assessments of potential new suppliers and provide a recommendation to the Purchasing group.
Play a key role in sourcing selection and the Sourcing Council Process.
Ensure component level Technical Reviews are properly executed with potential suppliers.
Ensure proper approval and documentation practices are followed for any process, material or tooling change at suppliers.
Ensure suppliers provide thorough information to support development of new projects including PFMEAs, Process Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, Run@Rates and Save Launch Planning.
Promote a culture of cost reduction through continuous improvement with existing and new suppliers.
Review and ensure SQD Team remains within Departmental budget.
Oversee current and future work-load.
Ensure the necessary level of resources are available within the Department.
Develops and executes long-term progressive strategy to ensure the Supplier Quality function becomes increasingly proactive in addressing supplier performance issues.
Practice and maintain integrity while following and upholding Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
Follow and uphold Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF).
Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
Understands and enforces Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and rules.
Involved in accident / incident investigation, reporting and corrective actions.
Reviews safety incidents, memos, etc. with employees.
Train new employees.
Correct unsafe acts and conditions.
Ensure use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Assess employee safety performance as part of performance appraisal.
Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.