Quality Engineer
Magna InternationalAbout the role
Job Number: 66919
Group: Cosma International
Division: Magna Structures Tennessee
Job Type: Quality Engineer
Location: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
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
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
About the Role
Under the general direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer works independently and is responsible for all Q.A. related activities relative to the development of new and existing products. Flexibility and a willingness to travel on short notice is required. 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.
Your Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILIES:
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
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
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 coordinator and/or customer
Liaise between customers, Q.A., Engineering, Manufacturing and subcontractors
Complies with, supports and models MEVS’s operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna’s Employee’s Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles
Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO14001)
Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
Conducts themselves in a professional manner
Keeps work area clean and tidy
Other duties as required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:
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.)
Works with MEVS 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
Assist in TS-16949 and ISO14000 implementation and compliance
Maintain a high level of confidentiality while managing customer sensitive documents and data that drives process and product changes
Plan and prepare PPAP submissions on new products and engineering changes to meet customer deadlines and customer specific requirements (PSO/SQMS and Run @ Rate)
Develop and maintain Q.A. Control Plan Package documentation and procedures both pre-launch and production
Evaluate quality issues utilizing appropriate problem-solving techniques, CAD, statistics and GD&T as required
Who we are looking for
Your preferred qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Strong communication skills.
Good organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate cross-functional team meetings.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrates urgency and t
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