Eng, Quality

Magna International•Nashville, IL

10d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer coordinates quality activities for assigned programs, including sample submissions, customer and supplier interfaces, launch support, warranty investigations, gage implementation, audits, and continuous improvement. The role works with production personnel, customers, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and met. It also supports a healthy, positive, and safe work environment and maintains required activity reports and documentation.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. degree; a B.S. 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 knowledge of SPC, DOE, inspection and testing, and project management.
One year of customer and/or supplier interface experience, launch-team experience, including PPAP preparation.
Excellent problem-solving and math skills, including 8D methodology, advanced SPC, and DOE.
Good computer skills, including 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.
Three years of experience preferred.

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 checking and testing required by customer blueprints for new-program sample submissions.
Verify and interpret blueprint specifications.
Complete and submit customer-required sample-submission documents, coordinating approvals and supplier submissions as required.
Establish program FMEAs, control plans, and test and inspection instructions with production personnel.
Use AIAG Core Tools.
Travel to customer facilities to support programs, review problems, and report findings to plant personnel.
Assist in resolving program-related problems.
Serve as the primary Nascote contact for assembly-plant customers and liaisons.
Investigate warranty concerns and coordinate customer responses and corrective actions.
Update and review customer requirements with Quality Technicians.
Review, approve, and implement gage designs; prepare gage quote packages, review quotes, monitor construction, and approve completed gages.
Participate in supplier selection with manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering.
Perform audits as required.
Provide technical support to department employees for assigned programs.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and complete required 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.