Supplier Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Supplier Quality performance metrics for Magna Lighting;
• Drive quarterly goals to meet objectives. Create and maintain Performance KPI’s;
• Manage Supplier PPAP process, including yearly re-certification and record retention;
• Ensure adherence to Policies and Procedures (Job Element Sheets, TS requirements, etc.);
• Effective, timely communication with Suppliers on issues regarding their product quality;
• Own and lead monthly Supplier Performance Reviews for poor performing Suppliers and monitor corrective actions assigned;
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for Production related to Supplier components;
• Participate in pre-launch program reviews with regards to design and specifications required;
• Monitor and drive timely closure of Supplier generated Engineering Change Requests;
• Hold accountable Supplier Quality Engineers to lead effective, timely closure of Supplier DMN's through to disposition and financial recovery;
• Participate and lead root cause analysis as required in warranty returns caused by purchased part, follow up communication with Suppliers and provide analysis of data as required;
• Hold accountable Supplier Quality Engineers to manage internal line rejections caused by purchased components through to DMN closure driving corrective actions and analyzing trends;
• Drive product improvement based on internal line rejects and returns from OEM and Warranty;
• Coordinate with divisional Quality Managers in solidifying Supplier Quality Engineers activities related to Quality of purchased components;
• Hold Supplier Quality Engineers accountable to divisional Quality Managers;
• Assist site Program Managers during Program Launch on Purchased Components Quality resolution, conducting run @ rate and ensuring Supplier on time PPAP through site Supplier Quality Engineers;

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree/ Diploma in a technical field required;
• Minimum of 5 years quality experience required preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Manager/ Leader role is preferred.
• Electronics knowledge / experience is preferred

Additional Information

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point;
• Strong planning/ organizational skills;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize many different tasks and meet deadlines;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills of the English Language;
• Strong analytical/ problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent time-management skills;
• Ability to gather and analyze information;
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team;
• Ability to adapt to different situations;
• Aptitude for working with numbers with a high degree of accuracy;
• Knowledge of design output, metrology and instrumentation concepts;
• Possess a strong understanding of core tools (APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP);
• Proficient in Business Operating Systems (TS16949, IMDS, QSI, Supply Web, Trans4M;
• Strong leadership skills to coordinate cost inputs from various sources and drive continual improvement within the department;
• Strong leadership skill to lead and hold accountable a team of Supplier Quality Engineers on site, and remotely in offsite divisions;