Quality Engineer

Magna International•Lancaster, OH

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for championing quality-related decisions within their area of responsibility and supporting quality activities throughout automotive product development, program launch, and production. The role leads launch activities from a quality perspective, helps ensure products and processes meet customer and engineering requirements, and coordinates with production personnel, cross-functional teams, customers, and subcontractors. The position develops and maintains quality documentation and procedures, including PFMEAs and Control Plan packages, and plans and prepares PPAP submissions for new products and engineering changes. It also evaluates quality and dimensional issues, conducts problem-solving and statistical analysis, supports supplier quality, and contributes to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and quality-system compliance. The role involves work in a manufacturing environment, including prolonged periods on foot and exposure to noise and other manufacturing conditions.

Requirements

Post-secondary graduate with a degree or diploma in Quality Engineering, a technical degree, or equivalent work-related experience in the Quality field.
At least 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, with knowledge of welding and assembly processes.
Computer and CAD proficiency.
Prior experience implementing TS-16949 procedures and using APQP, PPAP submissions, GD&T, flow diagrams, FMEAs, control plans, statistics, fixture development, and working independently with tooling subcontractors.
Ability to use basic measurement tools, including height gauges, verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and indicators.
Ability to conduct root-cause analysis using problem-solving techniques such as Drill Deep, 8D, and 5 Phase.
Advanced knowledge of customer requirements and ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 requirements.
Knowledge of the B.I.W. part-to-part build-up process.
Experience with destructive testing, measurement, and metrology inspection methods.
Advanced knowledge of CMM and scan reporting structures and analysis.
Basic stamping knowledge regarding B.I.W. components and understanding of how they are built into an assembly.
Experience managing suppliers and supplier-related issues.
Advanced knowledge of quality systems development and QSB+ and BIQS systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Strong communication skills.
Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate cross-functional team meetings.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated urgency and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands.
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Visual acuity sufficient to read instructions and documents and manipulate objects.
Hearing acuity sufficient to understand verbal instructions and respond to emergency signals.
Use of safety glasses and safety footwear is required.

Responsibilities

Act as a champion and decision maker for quality-related issues within the scope of responsibility.
Maintain a thorough understanding of customer product and engineering specifications.
Lead program launch activities from the quality perspective.
Coordinate quality-related tasks and responsibilities with production personnel.
Train and mentor quality and production personnel as required, including on customer requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction activities.
Work with MSC personnel on APQP and cross-functional teams on the development of new and existing components to meet customer deadlines.
Implement procedures and processes during prototype stages of product launches in compliance with customer-specific requirements.
Coordinate, prepare, and implement new program fixture builds, including cost, timing, and quality, to meet customer and division standards.
Participate in the development and maintenance of PFMEAs.
Review problem reports and responses to ensure resolutions prevent recurrence.
Evaluate dimensional issues and develop countermeasures on new programs with the project coordinator and/or customer.
Liaise between customers, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and subcontractors.
Plan and prepare PPAP submissions for new products and engineering changes to meet customer deadlines and requirements, including PSO/SQMS and Run @ Rate.
Maintain confidentiality when managing customer-sensitive documents and data that drive process and product changes.
Develop and maintain Quality Assurance Control Plan package documentation and procedures for pre-launch and production.
Evaluate quality issues using appropriate problem-solving techniques, CAD, statistics, and GD&T as required.
Assist with TS-16949 and ISO14000 implementation and compliance.
Perform statistical studies and report data as required.
Perform other duties as required.