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Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Customer Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeYokohama, Kanagawa, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent technical field is required; electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred.
  • At least 7 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or quality management for automotive electronic products.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Japanese customer-facing engagement.
  • Fluent spoken and written Japanese, with the ability to independently conduct detailed customer discussions, negotiations, and quality-issue resolution with Japanese original equipment manufacturer customers.
  • Knowledge of automotive quality management systems, including IATF 16949, and proficiency in applying automotive quality tools and methodologies, including APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
  • Knowledge of quality tools and problem-solving methods, including 5 Whys, FTA, 4M, Fishbone, and 8D.
  • Knowledge of and experience in leading Japanese original equipment manufacturer customer audits at manufacturing sites.
  • Proven communication and negotiation skills with internal engineering and programme management teams, overseas plants, and Japanese original equipment manufacturer customers.
  • A TOEIC score of 800 or higher.

Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the Customer Quality Manager in Magna Electronics Japan.
  • Serve as the single point of contact at Magna Electronics Japan for customers located in Japan.
  • Handle customer quality complaints, including zero-kilometre and warranty issues.
  • Manage on-site sorting and rework activities at external warehouses or customer facilities, coordinating them with relevant internal activities.
  • Manage pre-delivery inspection activities at a third-party warehouse if needed.
  • Coordinate problem-solving activities for all customer quality concerns and serve as the interface between the customer and the problem-solving teams at manufacturing facilities and engineering centres.
  • Provide fast responses in accordance with customer requirements and escalate issues when roadblocks arise.
  • Support the launches of new products at customer locations.
  • Ensure customer approval, including PPAP and PSW, as part of product-on-market approval.
  • Develop and coordinate improvement actions in response to customer ratings and scorecards for Magna Electronics Japan.
  • Coordinate customer visits and audits.
  • Apply structured problem-solving methods to understand how quality-related decisions affect other areas of the facility.
  • Manage and maintain customer relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Manage process change requests and obtain customer approval before implementing changes.
  • Attend regular or unplanned customer visits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Cross-functional experience in manufacturing or research and development.
  • Knowledge of electronic component manufacturing processes; experience with advanced driver assistance systems products is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with customer-specific requirements, guidelines, and systems.
  • Knowledge of and experience in semiconductor manufacturing or quality control is an advantage.

About the Company

Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates components and systems such as body exteriors, powertrains, seating, and ADAS, and also provides complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Its products are developed in 338 plants across 28 countries, enabling automakers to outsource from individual parts to full vehicle assembly and to adopt both traditional and electric powertrains in a single facility. Magna's goal is to be a trusted, one-stop partner that accelerates electrification and advanced mobility through its integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aurora, Canada
Founded
1957

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