Supplier Quality 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:
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:
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Quality Engineer will be responsible to manage the Quality process for the Quality department. This will include; track engineering changes, produce PPAP/PSW packages for Customer, present PSW status to management and Customer, Enter data into Customer systems, such as LIONS. The Quality Engineer will also be responsible to assist in investigating quality issues, and following up with suppliers. The position will also involve preparing reports and presentations for management.
JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare PPAP/PSW packages for Customer
• Maintain the Customer QPN database for PSW promise dates etc for MSS
• Manage engineering changes through the quality department.
• Coordinate APQP for New Programs and Product changes
• Review and analyze warranty data for the Division.
• Prepare Management Quality Reviews
• Analyze quality data for the plant and the product.
• Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues.
• Develop Corrective and Preventive Action for Customer, Supplier and Production
• Develop improved processes to ensure quality.
• IATF Element champion as required
• May be chosen to be the Quality Systems Management Representative
• Ensuring that processes needed for quality management system are established, implemented and maintained.
• Reporting to top management on the performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement.
• Ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization.
• Development of Control Plan and PFMEA including Receiving Control Plan
• Develop and maintain Coil Matrix and Trim Changes
• Handle all trim related defects (design, manufacturing and quality)
• Review GCA daily at customer
• Update and Maintain Internal Inspection Criteria, Quality Alerts, 5-Phase and Clean Points Required
• JES review, training of supervisor, training of operator, NOAC verification
• Examine drawings, change orders and specifications, verify completeness and accuracy of data and resolve discrepancies

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

• 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 Chattanooga Seating Systems' health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, policies and forms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of accredited university/college in engineering, technical or business
Three to five years relative experience in an automotive assembly or manufacturing environment.
Experience in quality and PPAP/PSW submissions to automotive customers
Experience in inspection with strong skills in Quality and Root Cause Analysis
ASQ Certification
Proficient computer skills
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of the work required inherent in the job.
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 Seating