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
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
About the Role
Area Leader who provides instruction, guidance and leadership to the Quality Engineering Group by assisting in solving day to day problems and advance planning, utilizing the Magna Employee Charter while implementing policies, procedures and objectives of the company.
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Your Responsibilities
- Completion of payroll, vacation, and overtime scheduling for your team
- Directly responsible for the Health and Safety of your team
- Support the QEC's with quality concerns at the customer / supplier plants.
- Ensure implementation of all documentation for new products
- Participate in the investigation and resolution of all customer and supplier concerns.
- Promote, encourage and practice teamwork activities.
- Develop, update and administer training plans for each job specification as necessary.
- Develop, update and administer a formal and informal performance appraisal program as necessary for all direct reports.
- Support team member career planning initiatives thereby ensuring succession planning and advancement opportunities.
- Manage proper work coverage during team member scheduled and unscheduled absences by use of cross training and teamwork.
- Recommends hiring and termination actions of team members.
- Administers disciplinary actions in accordance with the Process Disciplinary Procedure if and when it is needed, with support from the Department Leader and HR Coordinator.
- Participates as required in all ISO14001/ISO/IATF16949 activities such as PFMEA and APQP initiatives.
- Ensure customer satisfaction during implementation of engineering changes, capacity reviews, quality concerns, launches, etc.
Who we are looking for
• Engineering or Quality Degree/Diploma (ASQ CQE) or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or applicable work-related experience.
• Must have minimum 5 years in Manufacturing / Quality Field.
• Knowledge or background in IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA/Control plans and GD&T an asset.
Your preferred qualifications
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.
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
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.