Eng, Supplier Quality

About the role

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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.

General Job Duties

• Exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee's Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• Follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• Exhibit teamwork and leadership skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• Perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department's established procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct and fair dealing in all our operations between our internal, external customers and suppliers.

Specific Job Duties

• Ensure suppliers successfully launch incoming purchased components and their quality expectations maintained throughout production as to meet or surpass quality levels according to design and customer requirements.
• Communicate to suppliers the SQM and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements to meet successful supplier launces, and in turn, compliance with the Decostar Control Plan and PPAP requirements of Decostar customers.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP's and trial runs & initiate plans for corrective action as required.
• Investigate all assembly component issues, both in receiving or production, and root cause against supplier's latest PPAP and design documentation. Sort materials as required.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal customers on product quality concerns and initiate follow up activities on non-conforming items. Document and recover all cost impacts to Decostar.
• Visit suppliers to address quality spills during production and ensure effective corrective actions are requested, and implemented throughout the process flow.
• Weekly/monthly tracking, updating, and reporting of the supplier performance reports for each subcomponent suppliers and their summary via the QPF system.
• Perform job duties within the guidelines of the Decostar Supplier Quality Manual and IATF16949 standards
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills and Experience Required

• Ability to travel within and outside of the U.S. if required. Must have Passport.
• Minimum two years' experience in quality assurance required with supervisory experience.
• Must possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet), Word (word processing), and preference to Access (data basing).
• Prior experience with IATF-16949 is preferred. Ability to become certified with IATF - 16949
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel / Management is required.
• Knowledge of AIAG core tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, etc. Proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding and known defects found during molding process.
• GD&T knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers providing various components.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or CQE preferred.
• Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

• At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
• 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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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.

• Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
• If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
• Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
• Group: Magna Exteriors