Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance

Magna International•Troy, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and core quality tools.
Experience leading supplier quality activities and managing supplier corrective actions.
Proven ability to develop and deliver employee training.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
10+ years of experience in quality management within automotive manufacturing.
Strong analytical and root‑cause problem‑solving ability.
Leadership and people-development skills.
High attention to detail and process discipline.
Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive change.
Customer‑focused mindset with a passion for quality excellence.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Auditor certifications (IATF, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3).
Experience with metal, plastic, or electronic automotive components manufacturing.
Familiarity with customer-specific requirements from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Responsibilities

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