Quality Engineer

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

JOB DUTIES:

• Quality Management
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures, and control plans.
  • Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, industry standards, and internal quality management systems.
  • Support Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
  • Monitor quality performance metrics and recommend corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
  • Participate in management reviews and quality planning activities.
• Problem Solving and Corrective Actions
  • Lead root cause analysis investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as:
    • 8D
    • A3
    • DMAIC
    • 5 Why Analysis
    • Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams
  • Coordinate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
  • Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented.
• Manufacturing Process Support
  • Provide quality support for production operations.
  • Monitor process capability and identify opportunities for variation reduction.
  • Review manufacturing processes and implement improvements to enhance product quality.
  • Support launch activities, process changes, and engineering changes.
  • Drive scrap reduction and waste elimination initiatives.
• Customer Quality
  • Interface directly with customers regarding quality concerns, complaints, and corrective actions.
  • Lead customer issue resolution and maintain timely responses.
  • Coordinate customer audits and facilitate action closure.
  • Prepare quality performance reports for customers as required.
• Supplier Quality
  • Support supplier development and supplier performance monitoring.
  • Investigate supplier quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Participate in supplier audits and supplier approval activities.
  • Monitor supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Advanced Quality Planning
  • Support and maintain APQP activities.
  • Develop and review:PFMEADFMEAProcess Flow DiagramsControl PlansWork Instructions
  • Participate in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and approvals.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Analyze quality data and identify trends using statistical methods.
  • Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
  • Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence.
  • Develop reports and dashboards to measure process performance.
  • Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Review and analyze warranty data for the Division
  • Recommend actions based on data analysis and risk assessment.
• Auditing and Compliance
  • Conduct internal audits and layered process audits.
  • Support external, customer, and certification audits.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards including:IATF 16949ISO 9001Customer-specific requirementsRegulatory requirements
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
  • Facilitate Kaizen activities and process improvement projects.
  • Participate in cost reduction and operational excellence programs.
  • Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.
• Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues.
• Taking appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed.

Review and adhere to Spring Hill Seating Systems' health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, policies and forms

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited university/college in engineering, technical or business or ASQ Certification (CQE / CQM / CQA)
• Minimum 6 - 8 years Quality relative experience in an automotive assembly or manufacturing environment. 
• Experience with the use of Minitab
• Experience in  APQP & PPAP/PSW to automotive customers
• Experience with Reading and Understanding Drawing / GDT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 - 5 years of Quality relative experience in an automotive assembly or manufacturing environment. 
• ASQ Certified or willingness to obtain
• Experience with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience with FMEA, Control Plan,  SPC, and MSA.
• Experience with quality core tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience interacting with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of process auditing and quality systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in inspection with strong skills in Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with computers and good math skills
• Working knowledge of word, Excel, Experience with computers and good math skills
• Capability to Multi task

The above information reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the identified job. This shall not be considered as a detailed description of the work required inherent in the job.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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.