Quality Engineer

Magna International•Guelph, ON

15d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. Job Responsibilities:

Requirements

Engineering degree or comparable post-secondary education or equivalent work experience
3-5 years in an automotive environment (GM, Ford, Stellantis-Chrysler, Honda and Toyota, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes)
Experienced in PPAP submissions, OEM launch process, TRAX, ChangeX etc.
Excellent communication skills (English - spoken and written)
Demonstrated problem solving ability in a production environment using scientific and statistical techniques
Six Sigma experience or knowledge of process and tools required
Proficiency in problem solving process and customer responses – G-car/SPPS, NCT, QR etc.
Must have previous experience managing a customer base from a quality perspective
Ability to read blueprints and proven competency with standard metrology tools
Computer proficiency to include experience with Microsoft, Project, Excel, Word, etc.
Manufacturing process experience relative to high production OEM environment required
Must be familiar with automotive physical, performance and appearance testing
Must be familiar with APQP (GD&T, DOE., SPC, DFMEA-PFMEA, Control plans, etc.)
ISO/TS16949 – Auditing experience
Must demonstrate strong organizational skills regarding overall workload scheduling
Willingness and availability to travel

Nice To Haves

E-coat/ powder coat knowledge as an asset

Responsibilities

Analysis of internal (trends, scrap, SPC, etc) and customer (warranty, PPM, returns, etc) to drive actions focused on continuous improvement
Interface with Manufacturing to implement continuous improvement opportunities on new and mature products (lead or drive initiatives on the plant floor)
Interface with customer and present corrective action plan
Interface with Product Engineering from initial design to final launch of program
CFT responsibilities, TRAX, ChangeX
Implement quality systems, CofQ Analysis and CI implementation
Develop timelines and ensure timely completion of all quality requirements
Evaluate and implement Engineering Change Proposals
E-coat/ powder coat process and quality analysis
Root cause analysis for EPP foam/ e-coat/ powder coat quality issue and drive systemic corrective actions
Implement soft launch strategy with exit plan
Other duties as required