Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Number: 67630
Group: Magna Seating
Division: Magna Seating Novi
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: NOVI
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.
About the Role
Facilitates, monitors and approve the supply base Advanced Quality Planning process for seat complete programs. Participates as member of the cross functional team representing the sub-tier supplier readings. Generally, completes the following duties and responsibilities with the support of senior quality personnel and/or quality management.
Your Responsibilities
• Incorporate customer requirements into Supplier APQP requirements.• Meets with program supply base and rolls out quality expectations, requirements, and timing.• Schedule Supplier APQP meetings to present issues from Supplier APQP document review.• Schedule and participate in Supplier visits to review APQP progress and launch readiness.• Track status in matrix format for each Supplier. Report status to program team.• Assist in preparing and presenting prototype requirements to Suppliers.• Review incoming material and documentation from Suppliers for compliance to specification requirements. • Utilize chargeback database for incoming prototype issues. • Request corrective action from Suppliers related to prototype issues. Follow to closure.• Participate in Special Characteristics Agreement reviews with Supplier. Provide input for requirements.• Review Supplier DVP& R test results for compliance.• Provide pre-production documentation for components received.• Review production PPAP packages and sign for approval. • Schedule and conduct Supplier visits for initial PPAPs.• Schedule and conduct Supplier visits for ongoing Engineering Change PPAP reviews.• Schedule and participate in Appearance Approval Reviews. Collects open issues, documents and tracks resolutions.• Participate in TASP initiation, distribution, and closure. • Provide support for Division by verifying and closing Supplier corrective action issues. • Maintaining good supplier quality records and informs the program team of timely execution.• Use e- business tools (Access, Excel, E-mail, Power Point, etc.) to communicate with program team and customers.• Applies academic principles and maintains up to date awareness of PPAP, APQP, GD&T, and statistical based tools.• Utilize supplier auditing methods to assess potential Suppliers.• Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).• Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).• Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.
Who we are looking for
Your preferred qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree (or bachelor's equivalency) in Engineering, Quality or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills

• Three (3) years preferred diversified engineering and/or quality experience with increasing responsibility. Experience to include supplier auditing, problem solving and corrective action development.
• Knowledge of statistics and production quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to track improvement process through performance data.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written and technical presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving and presentations.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

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.
Site Benefits
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.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit