Quality Engineer

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

Monitors and reacts to the quality performance on MESH production programs. Assists Quality Engineers in new program launch activity, and corrective action activities.

Specific Job Duties

• Liaison for Spring Hill issues including plant visits to assist on resolution and disputes.
• Maintain relationships and resolve quality issues at customer ship-to locations.
• RI Process for incoming supplier items.
• Audit quality of incoming material as required in receiving and manufacturing areas.
• Investigate supplier issues reported by production at multiple location. Isolate any nonconforming
• parts so they can be sorted and/or returned depending on inventory.
• Perform Dimensional Inspection and monitor dimensional results for trends and loss of capability
• and investigate as needed.
• Work with Nascote Engineering to implement ECNs on assigned current production programs.
• Assists Quality Engineers and Program Engineers with troubleshooting part improvements for fit,
• function, and appearance.
• Communicate/Network with all processes/departments to relay pertinent production and preproduction
• information.
• Assist in creating boundary standards for the plant.
• Assist Engineer in creating GP12 checklists as well as assisting with GP12 inspection.
• Ensures the MESH is acting in the safest manner possible - Conducts monthly safety audits.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and works overtime as required.
• Assists in the trouble shooting for manufacturing problems.
• Participates in improvement teams, concern resolution reports (8D) and other formal problem
• solving and improvement activities. Takes a leadership role in many cases.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills/Experience Required

• Preferred - Knowledge of SPC, DOE, inspection and testing; project management.
• Preferred - GD&T and metrology background.
• Must have excellent problem solving and math skills, including 8D methodology, advanced SPC
• and DOE.
• Must have good computer skills, including use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Preferred- Education or past job duties requiring problem solving, computer applications and following technical instructions.

Educational Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or Technical Degree - Preferred
• In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have
• substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.*

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to at least meet the physical demands as defined by the current production
• requirements and the job function evaluation. See job function evaluation in the Occupational
• Nurse's office for more details.
• Office environment. Spends some time in manufacturing environment using normal PPE and
• safety precautions.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000
• Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.
• Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.
• Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.
• Vision - VSP - Two different plans.
• 401k and matching at 6 months.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• FSA/HSA.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
• Paid Time Off.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
• Magna Family Scholarship.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Award Programs.
• Disaster Assistance Program.
• Profit Participation Program after 2 years.

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