Engineer, Quality

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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.
• Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues.
• Taking appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed.

Review and adhere to Spring Hill Seating Systems' health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, policies and forms
Global Leadership Competencies

• Think Strategically: Considers and interprets information from a variety of sources to develop and implement strategies that align with the company's long-term objectives.
• Act Decisively: Makes timely and effective decisions by interpreting guidelines and policies, ensuring that actions support the overall goals of the organization.
• Champion Change: Influences organizational and cultural change by leading initiatives that introduce new processes, technologies, and practices to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Lead the Team: Facilitates the achievement of team results by providing clear direction, support, and motivation to team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Inspire Others: Promotes an environment for success within teams by recognizing and rewarding achievements, fostering collaboration, and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Think Top and Bottom Line - Understanding the Business: Applies in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, market trends, and business strategies to prioritize actions that drive profitability and growth.
• Prioritize Achievement: Leads self and others to meet high standards and achieve results by setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and holding team members accountable.
• Be Agile and Adapt: Thrives on changes and adapts to new situations by being flexible, open-minded, and proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities.

Additional Skills

• Language Skills: Requires extensive tact and communication skills (verbal and written) for direct customer communication. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English
• Mechanical / "Hands-on" skills: Must be comfortable with running and trouble-shooting machinery or has shown aptitude working on mechanical / electrical / pneumatic systems
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to create and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to use problem solving when presented with problems or duties that do not have immediate answers or results.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient on the computer, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Project Management software. Prior experience utilizing AS400 Database software.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to relate / communicate well with people at all levels. Ability to use active listening. Ability to give positive and constructive feedback effectively.
• Problem Solving Skills: Is able to conduct individually or in team settings structured problem solving. Understands and can apply 5 Why mythology, Skillful in analysis of problems, research to identify root causes and find solutions, creativity to find robust and effective solutions to problems. Able to make decisions based on available information. Has sufficient technical knowledge to support effective problem solving.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASQ Certification (CQE / CQM / CQA)
• IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years' experience in an automotive environment.
• 1-3 years' experience in Quality.
• Must be a results-oriented team player, effective at problem solving and project planning/organizing, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high energy level and good attention to detail.
• Must be a specialist in the following: GD&T, SPC, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, Supplier Qualification, interpretation of technical specifications, Quality Systems, Problem Solving, Calibration systems and Corrective and Preventative Action.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating