Quality Systems Engineer

Magna International•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Requirements

Must possess working knowledge and understanding of quality systems, standards, and procedures
Must have strong team-focused, interpersonal and leadership abilities
Must have excellent communication skills
Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours
Must be willing to work in various locations within and outside the facility
Must be able to pay good attention to detail
Must possess good human relations, leadership skills, and a maturity of judgment
Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills.
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 5 years in QC
Proven track record in cosmetic, functional testing and dimensional inspections.
Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Quality Control, preferably supervisory experience in the automotive manufacturing environment
Minimum of 5 years

Nice To Haves

Business or Technical Post-Secondary Experience preferred
IATF16949, Core Tools

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies
Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna’s Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter)
Follow, comply and enforce all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs (Magna and OSHA Standards).
Responsible to ensure employees are properly trained and adhering to such policies and enforcing disciplinary actions when safety infractions occur.
Ensure weekly safety talks in pre-shift meetings are being conducted with team members signing safety training acknowledgment
Utilize interactive management principles when implementing corrective discipline procedures in dealing with employees, encourage professional development to enhance team performance, and cross train to maximize flexibility and coverage to accommodate vacations and absences.
Provide timely coaching, counseling, and feedback to employees through one-on-one sessions, performance evaluations, and regular team meetings.
Schedule, supervise, coordinate, and direct the activities of employees to ensure that quality standards are met
Establish and maintain effective communications with all other departments as well as conduct all business activities in a professional manner
Participate/Ensure timeliness of corrective and preventive actions for internal and external quality concerns
Support all Quality/Program related communication with Customer and follow-up on Customer requests and concerns
Maintain timely updates to Customer portals and B2B MAGNA portal
Plan and direct the utilization and use of all equipment and manpower to achieve the most effective results
Promote continuous improvement activities and capitalize cost reduction opportunities
Support MAFACT initiatives for Quality and other Modules
Support MAFACT for Shop Floor operations and ensure MAFACT VSM is updated in a timely manner, along with all KPI’s
Support Work Packages, Lead, Co-Lead as needed
Support Internal Audits Monthly
Support LPA System DOCK Audits
GP-12 Activity on pre-launch, Enhanced Inspection Report NC findings immediately to Leadership
Roundtable meetings for quality alerts, and containment of non-conforming product
Audit NCM and Containment systems to protect the customer
Support Quality System in Meeting/Exceed Customers Expectations, support of System will include: Keeping boundary parts in secure area to use for comparison on future runs
Making decisions on findings to determine if acceptable to Customer or not, support Customer Specific Standards
Quality System/Full Process Audits
Incoming Receiving Audits
Material Certification Audits
Check Fixture Audits
CMM/Dimensional Audits
Audits employee adherence to Kamtek processes and procedures including, but not limited to SOP, ULDS, QID, QIF, TLCQQ and provides feedback and coaching where needed to ensure adherence.
Set Boundaries and update on shop floor as needed to meet QIF requirement
Support program QE’s in implementation and training for daily inspection requirements, as well as support for any applicable Internal or External Quality Alerts
Regular reviews and updates for Team on Circle Of Skills, and Performance Reviews as applicable
Responsible for accurate and timely monitoring and approval of employees’ schedules through E-time.
Support LOP, Continuous Improvement and Operational Improvements.
Promote continuous improvement and capitalize cost reduction opportunities.
Supervise team members in accordance with the principles of the Employee Charter and the policies and procedures set out in the KAMTEK Team Member Handbook
Schedule, supervise, coordinate, and direct the activities of employees to ensure that production levels and quality standards are met.
Monitor throughout day and make adjustments to support operations
Maintain open communication and provide continued support to other departments regarding any changes, problems, or special projects.
Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts; promotes the Open Door process.
Achieve first time quality and efficiency to meet production requirements.
Support Kamtek goals to ensure consistent communication of the Magna/Kamtek vision.
Fosters team cooperation; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
Supervise Team Leaders in their job performance and ensure fulfillment of policies, practices and procedures.
Responsible to work with Cross Functional Departments to ensure successful implementation of engineering changes.
Develop and facilitate on-the-job employee training -encourages training and development.
Monitor and maintain good housekeeping following 5S standards and participating in 5S walks.
Act on behalf of the Quality Manager when required.
Promote good housekeeping
Performs other duties as required