Production Quality Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs.  Designs, specifies, and installs quality control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment.  Formulates and/or assists in formulating quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of quality experience, with an understanding of advanced quality engineering practices, principles, and processes.
• Minimum 5-7 years diverse professional experience including strategic decision making within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc. 
• Ability to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization.  Able to represent the company in a professional manner with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and present information.
• ​​​​​​​Prior experience with IATF 16949 processes

• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process submissions, Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing, Flow Diagrams, FMEA’s, Control Plans, Statistics, and fixture development based on part GD&T
• Demonstrated ability to use basic measurement tools (height gauge, vernier, micrometer, bore gauge, indicator, etc) 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis using various problem solving techniques including 8D, 5 Why, A3.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of plant personnel with ease
• Good organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.  Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate cross-functional team meetings
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs

DUTIES:

• Provides quality engineering support to assure that customer issues are appropriately championed for quick, accurate issue resolution and customer satisfaction with Magna Electronics’ response.
• Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs utilizing customer specific requirements concerning APQP, FMEA’s Control Plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Techniques & PPAP’s.  Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads and directs technical work and departmental efforts related to quality engineering activities for new and existing programs.
• Responsible to assure that quality systems meet or exceed IATF16949 standards within the division. 
• Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs.  Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads and directs technical work and departmental efforts related to quality engineering activities for new and existing programs.
• Designs, specifies, and installs quality control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment.  Formulates and/or assists in formulating quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards.    
• Serves as a liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources.  Serves as a resource by providing a problem solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered and prevent potential quality problems.
• Investigates and solves manufacturing-related problems in assigned area using formal problem-solving tools. 
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.