Leads automotive quality engineering activities across PPAP, APQP, product validation, launches, supplier quality, control plans, PFMEA, testing, and customer warranty issue resolution. Coordinates engineering changes, supplier deviations, inspection standards, launch containment, test fixtures, and production readiness while ensuring compliance with customer and program requirements.
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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: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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Completion of community college diploma/certificate
- 5-7 years of work-related experience
- Completion of a post-secondary education program in mechanical/quality engineering
- ASQC certification as a Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
- Tier 1 automotive experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, participant and approve Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) timing (Phased PPAP)
- Ensures all APQP requirements are known/tracked/adhered to using planned milestones
- Review Government Approvals required and developed Inspection Standards
- Leads Plant trials for Engineering changes, Tool Moves and New Program Launches
- Lead Launch and Warranty issue resolution in problem solving for applicable customer quality concerns. (Customer Specific Reports: 8D, 7 Steps, 5 Phases, Is/Is, 6 Panels, etc.)
- Participate in Warranty reviews and analysis at customer center
- Manages applicable new model launch field support to ensure effective containment and timely closures of issues
- Advanced Internal Activities
- Coordinate and participate in Internal/Supplier Drawing Reviews
- Prepare and complete Control Plans
- Prepare and complete component Receiving Inspection Matrix and Instructions
- Assist in Preparation and approval of Assembly Work Instructions
- Develop Product Validation (PV) Plan (Schedule) including reliability and confidence (R&C) requirements in accordance with Program timing
- Develop, implement and supervise Launch Containment System
- Participate in Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) review and team sign off
- Participate in Bill of Material (BOM) review and sign off
- Leads Engineering TA Temporary Deviation Request (TA) process – status/follow-up/resolution
- Facilitate supplier deviation requests (i.e. Supplier Request for Change Deviation SRCCD’s, EDR’s) through closure with the supply base
- Coordinate and participate in Early Supplier Involvement with Design and Purchasing
- Adhere to all Product Delivery Process (CPDP), Program Planning requirements and expectations
- Develop Customer attachment and contact point list (CIC)
- Coordinate and ensure sign-off / concurrence of control plan / attachment point checklist in conjunction with Mistake Proof Evaluation Procedure
- Review GD&T, requirements of Finished Good/Components
- Prepare and present Launch QE Summary Report
- Develop Mapping Including Critical Characteristics Tables
- Participate in Document Linkage Review
- Review lessons learned database
- Establish Supplier PPAP timing and review/approve on time prior to Product Validation requirements
- Co-ordinate checking fixtures supply (design, manufacturing, Gage R&R, Instructions, Training)
- Support pre-production builds
- Conduct Test Fixture Verification – Vehicle alignment, review and signoff to verify sequence, setup, etc.
- Ensure proper level test parts are built and delivered to test lab
- Periodic review of in-process testing
- Post test set-up and result signoff
- other duties as required
SALARY RANGE $74,000 - $86,600.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment: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.
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.
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