Eng, Quality

Magna International•Nashville, IL

1d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Quality Engineer coordinates quality activities for assigned programs, with a focus on new-program sample submissions, customer and supplier requirements, launches, warranty concerns, and ongoing quality improvement. The role verifies and interprets blueprint specifications; coordinates required checking and testing; prepares and submits customer documentation; and develops program FMEAs, control plans, test instructions, and inspection instructions with production personnel. The position uses AIAG Core Tools and supports customer facilities, assembly plant customers, plant personnel, employees, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The role also reviews, approves, and implements gage designs; prepares gage quote packages and monitors gage construction; participates in supplier selection; performs audits; supports technical functions within the department; maintains reporting and procedures; and leads or assists task forces, launch teams, and Safety and Quality 8D teams. The position may participate in or lead assigned Six Sigma Green or Black Belt projects and submit and implement cost-reduction ideas and innovations. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. degree required; a B.S. degree in a technical field is preferred. In special circumstances, candidates without the required education may be considered if they have substantial applicable manufacturing work experience.
Advanced SPC, DOE, inspection and testing, and project management skills required; three years of experience preferred.
One year of customer and/or supplier interface experience required.
Launch team experience, including PPAP preparation, required.
Excellent problem-solving and math skills, including knowledge of 8D methodology, advanced SPC, and DOE.
Good computer skills, including use of spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tolerate stressful situations.
Ability to read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
GD&T and layout background involving large plastic panels.
Team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all checking and testing required by customer blueprints for new-program sample submissions.
Verify and interpret blueprint specifications.
Complete and submit customer-required documentation for sample submission, including supplier submissions from SQE, and coordinate approvals.
Establish program FMEAs, control plans, test instructions, and inspection instructions with production personnel.
Use AIAG Core Tools.
Travel to customer facilities to support programs, review problems, report findings to plant personnel, and assist with program-related problem solving.
Serve as the primary Nascote contact for assembly plant customers and liaisons.
Investigate warranty concerns and issues, coordinate responses to customers, and coordinate corrective actions as required.
Update and review customer requirements with Quality Technicians.
Review, approve, and implement gage designs; prepare gage quote packages, review quotes, monitor gage construction, and approve completed gages.
Participate in supplier selection with manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering.
Perform audits as required.
Provide technical support to employees in departmental functions related to assigned programs.
Contribute to a healthy, positive, and safe work environment.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and complete required activity reporting and documentation.
Lead or assist task forces, launch teams, and Safety and Quality 8D teams.
Participate in or lead assigned Six Sigma Green or Black Belt projects, including completing required training.
Submit and implement cost-reduction ideas and innovations.
Write and update department procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned.