Quality Engineer

Group Description
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.

 

Role Summary

The Quality Engineer (QE) is required to work with all departments on the development of new products in order to meet customer and TS-16949 requirements. This includes all quality related aspects of PPAP, prototype and ongoing product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a champion/decision maker for quality related issues within the scope of responsibility
• Maintain a thorough understanding of customer product and engineering specifications
• Lead all program launch activities from the quality perspective
• Coordinate tasks/responsibilities to production personnel regarding Quality issues
• Train and mentor quality and production personnel as required (Customer requirements, etc.)
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
• Works with MSC personnel on APQP and cross functional teams on the development of new and existing components to meet critical customer deadlines
• Implement new procedures and processes in prototype stages of product launches in compliance with customer specific requirements
• Coordinate, prepare and implement new program fixture build cost, timing and quality, to meet customer and division standards
• Actively participates in the development and maintenance of PFMEA’s

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Post-secondary graduate with a degree/diploma in Quality Engineering and/or a technical degree or equivalent work related experience in the Quality field
• At least 5 years in an automotive manufacturing environment with knowledge in welding and assembly processes
• Computer and CAD proficiency is required
• Prior experience implementing TS-16949 procedures, APQP, PPAP submissions, GD&T, Flow Diagrams, FMEA’s , Control Plans, Statistics, Fixture Development and independent work with tooling subcontractors.
• Advanced Knowledge of customer and ISO9001:2015 / IATF16949: 2016 requirements
• Knowledge of B.I.W. part to part build up process
• Experience with destruct testing, measurement and metrology methods of inspection
• Advanced knowledge of CMM and Scan reporting structures and analysis
• Basic stamping knowledge regarding B.I.W. components with understanding of how built into assembly
• Experience managing suppliers and related supplier issues

Additional Information

• Review problem reports and responses with resolutions to ensure there will be no recurrence
• Evaluate dimensional issues and develop appropriate counter measures on new programs in conjunction with the project co-ordinator and/or customer
• Liaise between customers, Q.A., Engineering, Manufacturing and subcontractors
• Plan and prepare PPAP submissions on new products and engineering changes to meet customer deadlines and customer specific requirements (PSO/SQMS and Run @ Rate)
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality while managing customer sensitive documents and data that drives process and product changes
• Develop and maintain Q.A. Control Plan Package documentation and procedures both pre-launch and production

11--Quality F--Permanent/Regular