Magna International · 1 day ago
Manager - Program Quality
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMagna International is a premier supplier for the global automotive industry, focusing on developing innovative automotive technologies. The Manager of Program Quality leads the program quality team, ensuring the quality of work products and processes during the product life cycle, with a strong emphasis on system, hardware, and software development.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Leading the Team Program Quality with the functions System, Hardware, Mechanic, Software
Supporting and Guiding the Quality Engineers and Division quality teams during the programs Product life Cycle
Ensures that the Magna process and Customer specific requirements are used in development programs
Approve the Quality Assurance Plan for product development (System, Hardware, Mechanic, and Software) incl. activities, responsibilities, escalation strategy
Supports analysis of quality related customer specific requirements during all project phases
Guides and approves the project team in selecting an adequate level of processes, Standards and procedures (Tailoring) inline with internal requirements and customer requirements
Develops the program quality team to assess quality of development work products (e.g. Requirements specifications, Test Specification, Designs)
Ensures transparent reporting of regularly the quality status, maturity level and risk level of the project at leadership levels
Supports and Mentors the program team in root cause analysis and driving the corrective actions
Guides quality messaging with the program quality and program management team with the customer
Assure quality of release procedure (System, Hardware, Mechanic, and Software)
Consults, support and assist the team with resolution on non-conformances, quality topics and lessons learned
Participate and Approves Engineering gate reviews
Lead the Program Quality Team in the region and work with the other regions to ensure an aligned quality process globally
Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders in Magna Electronics’ organization
Create Development plans for gaps identified in the program quality team
Develops regional goals for the program quality organization that aligns globally
Responsible for resource planning and allocation
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess 8+ years of automotive experience, product development quality experience, and a verifiable record of results within the automotive industry
Must possess a strong technical background in Embedded System / Software development and quality
Must be able to lead a team of direct reports across multiple products and customers
Previous experience making data-based risk assessments is required
Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint); must be/become proficient in company & customer systems
Business Acumen: Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability; ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with team
Entrepreneurial Drive for Results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment. Need to have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others. Tireless work ethic is a given
Influencing & Communication Skills: Keen listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal & external groups can be forged and developed quickly. Comfortable communicating both formally and informally with senior executives and communicate openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout MPT & customer organizations
Technical / Functional Understanding: Able to serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others; demonstrate a breadth of technical/functional knowledge outside of core specialty; provide others with opportunities for technical growth; develop the technical competence of others as a way to achieve results; hold people accountable for technical excellence
Preferred
Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred
Preferred background in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including ASPICE, Functional Safety, and CyberSecurity)
Previous OEM experience is preferred
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
Recent News
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