Senior Manager Supplier Quality - Tier 1 automotive group - GTA

Job Description

Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams, this position will play a critical role in driving supplier performance, reducing operational risk, and supporting continuous improvement throughout the global supply chain.

• Develop and execute the global supplier quality strategy, ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards, customer requirements, and internal operational objectives across an international supplier base.
• Lead supplier qualification, capability assessments, manufacturing readiness reviews, and supplier audits to ensure consistent quality performance and successful product launches.
• Drive supplier development initiatives by identifying performance gaps, implementing improvement plans, and strengthening long-term supplier capabilities through structured engagement and coaching.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to support sourcing decisions, technical reviews, new product introductions, engineering changes, and supplier selection activities.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, quality dashboards, and executive reporting while leading root cause investigations, corrective actions, and supplier recovery plans for critical quality issues.
• Ensure supplier compliance with automotive quality systems, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific standards, while promoting continuous improvement and process optimization across the supplier network.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing Supplier Quality team (currently 4 people reporting) by fostering a culture of accountability, proactive risk management, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making.

MPI ne fait pas de discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression du genre, l'âge, le handicap, l'état civil, ou sur le statut d'un individu dans un groupe ou une classe quelconque autrement protégé par la législation applicable en matière de droits de l'homme. MPI encourage les candidatures des minorités, des femmes, des personnes handicapées et de tous les autres candidats qualifiés.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or Quality Engineering within an automotive or advanced manufacturing environment, including first leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in automotive quality systems and core tools, including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, AIAG standards, SPC, CQI, PFMEA, Control Plans, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience conducting supplier audits, supplier development initiatives, manufacturing readiness assessments, and managing quality performance across a global supplier network.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, build strong supplier partnerships, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Analytical and results-oriented professional with experience using quality metrics, statistical analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and modern digital tools to drive operational performance. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position based in Mississauga, Ontario, operating in a hybrid work model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).
• Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• RRSP matching program with contributions of up to 5%.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 12%.
• Strong potential for career development within a company that is currently transforming its Procurement organization, offering numerous opportunities for internal promotion.