Quality Manager Magna Europe (m/f/d)

About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Quality Manager Magna Europe (m/f/d) based in Graz.
Your Responsibilities

• Monitoring, providing feedback and assisting Magna Europe divisions with actions plans to improve quality. Audit and assess manufacturing processes, recommend solutions to divisions and group management.
• Participate and/or lead problem solving activities
• Support and follow up with divisions under customer escalations
• Support global/EU management with reporting activities and follow up on underperforming divisions
• Conduct but not limited to IATF16949 and or VDA6.3 audits for fresh eyes reviews
• Conduct reverse FMEA work shops
• Support divisions on use of customer systems
• Monitor MQS implementation across the groups and conduct certification/calibration audits
• Lead MQS improvement activities together with the global team
• Performs other duties as required
• Develop and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Mentor quality personal in divisions to improve efficiency
• Provides ideas for continuous improvement of Magna processes and quality systems
• Adherence to Magna's Corporate Constitution, Employee Charter, Code of Conduct, etc.

Who we are looking for

• Minimum 10 years work-related experience in an automotive environment at Leadership level
• Cross EU/International work experience
• Certified IATF16949 and VDA6.3 auditor
• Experience on CSR BMW, VW, Mercedes,...
• Experience on MAFACT & MQS
• Experience on Shainin Red X, 6sigma
• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Must be proficient in computer use, including Statistical Techniques & methodologies
• Must possess exceptional communication skills both verbal and written. The ability to win the customer's loyalty is essential
• Negotiating and explanation skills are required
• Must have ability to work independently with minor supervision while under pressure of deadlines and provide a high degree of accuracy
• Must be a team player, highly motivated, experienced in working with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and integrity in all aspects of the job
• Must consistently demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and versatility
• Customer-focused, with ability to interact effectively with all employee levels in a positive cooperative and productive manner
• Excellence organizational and interpersonal skills along with a strong sense of time management and problem solving abilities
• Ability to exercise initiative, common sense and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
• Strong degree of initiative and judgement

Your preferred qualifications

• Time flexibility and high willingness to travel
• Business fluent in German and English
• Additional EU languages major plus
• Technical presentations and time/resource planning
• Capable of adapting working approach and/or communication style for different customers, Magna divisions, cultures etc.
• Influencing skills

What we offer
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.
Site Benefits

• Corporate culture defined by innovation, involvement, and teamwork
• Long-term perspectives in an international company
• Attractive framework conditions for further training
• Profit participation in the company's success
• Home office options and flexible working hours
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (childcare, health promotion, leisure and sports activities, benefits in everyday life)

The minimum annual remuneration package for this position is EUR 65.000,- with corresponding qualification. The actual salary is higher and depends on your education and specific work experience.
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.