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Magna International

Quality Engineer

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Hybrid
Guelph, ON
80K-95K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Guelph, ON
80K-95K Annually
Mid level
Quality Engineer responsible for analyzing internal and customer quality data, leading continuous improvement initiatives, implementing corrective actions, supporting automotive product launches, and interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, and customers. Duties include APQP, PPAP, quality-system implementation, engineering-change evaluation, root-cause analysis, process and product testing, timelines, audits, and e-coat or powder-coat quality analysis.
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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.

Job Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

- Immediate opening

- $80,000 - $95,000 annual compensation

- Engineering degree or comparable post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

- 3-5 years in an automotive environment (GM, Ford, Stellantis-Chrysler, Honda and Toyota, Tesla, Nissan,
  BMW, Mercedes)

- Experienced in PPAP submissions, OEM launch process, TRAX, ChangeX etc.

- Excellent communication skills (English - spoken and written)

- Demonstrated problem solving ability in a production environment using scientific and statistical techniques

- Six Sigma experience or knowledge of process and tools required

- Proficiency in problem solving process and customer responses – G-car/SPPS, NCT, QR etc.

- Must have previous experience managing a customer base from a quality perspective

- Ability to read blueprints and proven competency with standard metrology tools

- Computer proficiency to include experience with Microsoft, Project, Excel, Word, etc.

- Manufacturing process experience relative to high production OEM environment required

- Must be familiar with automotive physical, performance and appearance testing

- Must be familiar with APQP (GD&T, DOE., SPC, DFMEA-PFMEA, Control plans, etc.)

- ISO/TS16949 – Auditing experience

- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills regarding overall workload scheduling

- Willingness and availability to travel

- E-coat/ powder coat knowledge as an asset

MAIN DUTIES:

- Analysis of internal (trends, scrap, SPC, etc) and customer (warranty, PPM, returns, etc) to drive actions
  focused on continuous improvement

- Interface with Manufacturing to implement continuous improvement opportunities on new and mature
  products (lead or   drive initiatives on the plant floor)

- Interface with customer and present corrective action plan

- Interface with Product Engineering from initial design to final launch of program

- CFT responsibilities, TRAX, ChangeX

- Implement quality systems, CofQ Analysis and CI implementation

- Develop timelines and ensure timely completion of all quality requirements

- Evaluate and implement Engineering Change Proposals

- E-coat/ powder coat process and quality analysis

- Root cause analysis for EPP foam/ e-coat/ powder coat quality issue and drive systemic corrective actions

- Implement soft launch strategy with exit plan

- Other duties as required

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.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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