Magna
Automotive
SupplierQualityEngineer
“Supplier Quality Engineer at Magna. Skills: Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Problem Solving, Auditing, Process Improvement. Lead technical quality execution across Magna Divisional Quality, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Purchasing, and the supply base.. Drive accountability and performance, partnering with Divisional Quality teams and suppliers to execute and sustain corporate level quality improvements.”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive accountability and performance; Execute and sustain corporate level quality improvements; Force rapid, sustainable quality containment and resolution; Elevate supplier quality performance at the corporate level; Verify process robustness
Industry & Context.
Structured problem solving; Investigate quality problems; Apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions; Statistical Problem Solving
Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)., Eligible to work in the U. S. without sponsorship., Normal amount of sitting or standing, Average mobility to move around an office environment, Able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, May require local travel.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Five years’ experience in quality, engineering and/or manufacturing., Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function., Demonstrated knowledge of geometric design and tolerance. (GD&T)., Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment and facilities., Demonstrated knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments., Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions., Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross-functional teams simultaneously., High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others., Eligible to work in the U. S. without sponsorship.
Nice to Have
IATF lead auditor certification is preferred., ASQ CQE certification is preferred or is required to be obtained by end of 2027 calendar year, Bachelor's degree is preferred., Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Welding, Plastics, Materials, Chemical preferred) or an equivalent Technical Degree such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics is acceptable., Technical and Quality Certifications are a plus., Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
What You'll Do.
Lead technical quality execution across Magna Divisional Quality
Drive accountability and performance
partnering with Divisional Quality teams and suppliers to execute and sustain corporate level quality improvements.
Directly support and intervene across Magna Exteriors manufacturing divisions as business needs demand.
Lead and enforce structured problem solving across Magna Exteriors divisions and the supply base.
Own root cause identification of supplier manufacturing issues and force rapid
sustainable quality containment and resolution.
Drive and elevate supplier quality performance at the corporate level through accountability and escalation.
and enforce adherence to required manufacturing and quality standards across the supply base.
Provide decisive oversight and governance for high-risk and critical new program launches.
Lead turnaround activities with designated problem and focus suppliers
validating corrective actions and effectiveness.
Take command of “crisis” suppliers through hands-on
and method-based collaborative problem solving.
Serve as the corporate authority for IATF compliance
including internal audits and procedure governance related to supplier sourcing and top focus management.
Execute Reverse PFMEAs and floor control plan assessments at supplier sites to expose error-proofing gaps and verify process robustness.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with Divisional Quality teams and suppliers; Lead diverse cross-functional teams simultaneously; Work effectively with others
Communication Scope
Oral communication skills; Written communication skills; Presentation skills; Clear communication
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
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