APQP Engineer

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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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
Your Responsibilities:

• Incorporates customer requirements into program APQP plan and assures requirements are cascaded to components APQP plan.
• Utilize the tools of APQP (PPAP, FMEA's, control plans, capability studies).
• Ensure that the requirements of the Control Plan are being fulfilled
• Develops and manages a program specific quality plan on each new program.
• Drives PDP elements for Quality deliverables as associated with the PDP process including MSA, appearance boundary standard, customer PPAP, MSA, special characteristics agreement, control plans, safe launch plan and AAR.
• Ensure product type approval homolgation
• Definition of gauges nedded for the project, concept of gauges and agreement with customer
• Design validation plan; managment of samples and testing laboratory internal and external, maintenance of validation plan, presentation of results to customer
• Reports all Advance Quality Planning activities to customer periodically through APQP meetings.
• Analyzes product quality problems and proposes solutions.
• Develops and maintains statistics (Sigma, Pp/Ppk, Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R, etc) on all significant part and process characteristics.
• Provides quality requirements for Outside Mirrors
• Develops prototype control plan; collects and analyzes pilot build data.
• Prepares pre-production sample report, submits to customer upon request for approval.
• Develops and executes program safe launch plan with quality plant personnel.
• Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Provides quality/warranty concerns to team by reviewing lessons learned, warranty performance, and ensures additions to the DFMEA.
• Conducts surrogate process capability studies to support product dimensional capability.
• Supports plant by assisting or facilitating PSO and PPAP activities
• Keeps good quality plan records and informs program team of timely execution.
• Lead resolution of discrepancies to drive PPAP to full status, on-time.
• Develop customer boundary book approval and obtains plant and customer agreement and signoff.
• Coordinates APQP/PDP activities with Desgin Engineering, Process engineering, Craftsmanship, SQA group, and the customer where appropriate.
• Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification

Who we are looking for:

• University graduate (technical/economical field)
• Minimum 1 year experience in same or similar role in automotive industry
• Advanced user of MS Office and SAP
• Experience with APQP / preserial projects preffered
• Good English communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written and technical presentations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure

Your preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of statistics and production quality systems
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving and presentations
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Strong presentation skills to fulfill customer and internal leadership program status updates

In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:

• Flexible working hours for a good work-life balance;
• Health programs, sports and team events;
• Training program and exciting internal development opportunities;
• Canteen, and organized transport;
• Private Health Insurance.

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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting