
Sr. Quality Manager
Magna · Piedmont, SC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $135k–$150k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Magna (automotive) in Piedmont, SC. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, APQP, Supplier quality, Tooling
- Base pay
- $135k–$150k
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live quality postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 36% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$120k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 67%
- FMEA 48%
- ✓ SPC 42%
- PPAP 42%
- ✓ APQP 36%
- New product launch 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Magna
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Magna in Piedmont
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responsibilities
as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Essential functions of the positions
- ◆Lead and manage the Quality Department, driving quality performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- ◆Develop, monitor, and report key quality metrics (KOIs/KPIs), using data analysis to identify issues, track performance, and lead corrective actions.
- ◆Establish and maintain quality systems, procedures, documentation, and controls to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- ◆Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to define quality standards, improve processes, and ensure product and supplier quality.
- ◆Lead customer quality activities, including audits, corrective actions, 8D problem-solving, customer concerns, and compliance with customer specifications.
- ◆Supervise quality personnel, training programs, testing activities, inspections, CMM and measurement systems, and Layered Process Audits to ensure effective quality assurance practices.
- ◆Drive a culture of continuous improvement by benchmarking best practices, supporting preventive and predictive quality initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and strengthen the management system.
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university in a technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.)
Work experience / technical training
- ✓Three to five years' experience of managing technical personnel and complex activities, potentially in project management of complex projects.
- ✓The experience should be gained in engineering or technical operations including quality management.
- ✓Familiar with APQP and SPC concepts both theoretical and practical, CMM equipment and data analysis, problem statements and root cause analysis, common problem solving methods and techniques.
WHY WORK HERE?
- ✓Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
- ✓Dental Insurance
- ✓Vision Insurance
- ✓401(k) with match
- ✓Employee Profit Sharing Plan
- ✓Employee Assistance Program
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
- ✓Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
- ✓Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
- ✓Onsite Nurses' office
- ✓Onsite Mother's room
Pay range: $135,000 - $150,000 annual salary
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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.
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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
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.
Job
Worker Type
Regular / Permanent
Group
Cosma International
