Supplier Quality Supervisor

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a Quality Engineering role
• Strong leadership and team building skills, minimum 2 years in supervisory position with direct responsibility for staff preferred.
•  Must be proficient with a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.

Job Responsibilities

•  Lead and develop the Quality team through daily work assignments, project management, training, and performance feedback.
•  Lead supplier quality activities, including containment, investigations, APQP/PPAP support, nonconforming material management, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
•  Monitor and improve supplier performance through quality metrics, audits, cost recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving timely issue resolution, process capability, and compliance with customer and business requirements.
• Drive supplier quality issue resolution through daily operations reviews, fast response processes, VOC management, and collaboration with quality, customer, and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve quality systems by managing Paynter charts, quality mapping, CTQ controls, control plans, PFMEAs, audits, and warranty improvement initiatives to achieve quality objectives and customer requirements.
• Utilize data-driven quality tools and structured problem-solving methods (8D, A3, root cause analysis) to reduce quality costs, improve process performance, stabilize manufacturing processes, and meet KOI targets.
• Lead MAFACT, IATF 16949, supplier, and internal audit activities, serving as the MQS champion and ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor and improve quality performance through capability studies, data analysis, QOS participation, and collaboration with employees, suppliers, and customers to drive process improvements and meet quality objectives.

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. 

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.