IATF Lead Auditor

Job Number: 46149
Group: Magna Electronics
Division: Magna Electronics Auburn Hills
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: AUBURN HILLS
Group Description
Magna's ADAS technologies are shaping an autonomous future and improving lives.
Full autonomy is coming. But to create the technology which will bring it into view, you need the desire and ability to adapt complete ADAS systems or modular solutions to any vehicle, for any mobility need.
Magna's electronics solutions connect OEMs to their customers with features that improve their lives. It's our expertise across the entire vehicle, key strategic partnerships and culture of innovation that allow us to make our industry-leading technologies road-ready. And it is how we'll continue to build a safer, smarter and more connected mobility experience for all people.
Role Summary
The Lead Auditor will be responsible for effective QM systems with regard to Product Portfolio, Programs and Projects with special focus in North America to secure quality according to effective internal and external standards such as ISO 9001: IATF 16949, 14001, 18001, VDA, etc. to meet Company, Customer, Legal requirements and standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effectiveness Quality Management System for the respective locations and certification to IATF 16949 / ISO 9000
• Maintains and Continuous improve the Quality Management System
• Ensures that the location specific processes are inline and compliant to the Global Process Landscape and Quality Management System
• Managing all QM activities with regard to execution and achievement of corporate Quality goals.
• Report data from Customer Systems - scorecards, APQP, etc
• Ensure QM systems corresponds to Automotive Standards (ISO 9001: IATF 16949, etc), Magna Corporate Standards and Customer Specific Requirements.
• Support location management in executing and spreading quality policies; improve the sense of quality of employees by corresponding measures incl. establishing standards.
• Executing the global, quality strategy and goals, in particular the achievement of certified QM systems in the respective divisions.
• Plans and Performs internal audits / assessments / gap analysis for ISO 9001: IATF 16949, VDA, etc • Prepares internal and external audits / assessments with the project teams and respective process owners.
• Supports and consults internal and customer projects to comply to ISO 9001: IATF 16949, VDA standard
• Supports the definition of Improvement Plans, means identification of actions items, planning and prioritization of action items.
• Regular check and analysis for updated / new Customer Specific requirements for their impact to the quality management system.
• Accompanies the continuous improvement in process development.
• Support divisions to achieve plant targets and ensure Lessons Learned / Best Practice in respect of Quality.
• Engage in internal Program,Project reviews of Program Mgmt. and customers meetings in aspects of Quality.
• Support the sales and purchasing team in customer negotiations
• Execution of in-company-trainings and workshops with regard to quality-related standards ( ISO 9001:IATF 16949, VDA, MAGNA Standards)
• Promote quality performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Required training /education:
  • ISO 9001: IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Certification
  • Associates Degree
• 5+ years experience in main activities or similar activities in Automotive Industry
• Excellent knowledge in effective quality standards within the automotive industry
• Excellent knowledge of implementing and maintaining QM systems and its auditing/assessment internal and external dealing suppliers and customers
• Experience presentation and moderation techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge about ISO 9001:IATF16949
• Comprehensive knowledge in performing Audits / Assessments
• Comprehensive knowledge about Root Cause Analysis and Problem Resolution Knowledge
• Comprehensive knowledge of customer requirements and customer portals Lead Auditor Page 2
• Knowledge of statistical methods • Knowledge of product reliability
• Knowledge of Advanced of Document Management System and Requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of core tools (SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA)
• Comprehensive knowledge of process management, project management and change management.
• Advanced knowledge of MS-Office-Package
• Advanced knowledge of Document Management Systems

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