Advanced Quality Specialist

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Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Lead, participate in, and approve Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) supporting program timing
• Ensure all APQP requirements are tracked and met using planned milestones
• Review required government approvals and develop inspection standards where applicable
• Lead plant trials for engineering changes, tool moves, and new program launches
• Lead problem-solving for launch quality concerns (pre-SOP), including 8D, 7-Step, 5-Phase, Is/Is Not, and 6-Panel methods
• Participate in warranty reviews where applicable
• Manage new model launch (pre-SOP) field support to ensure effective containment and timely issue closure

Coordinate and participate in internal and supplier drawing reviews
• Prepare and maintain control plans in accordance with MQS 7
• Develop receiving inspection matrices and instructions
• Develop Product Validation (PV) plans including reliability and confidence requirements
• Implement safe launch plans for new programs
• Participate in PFMEA reviews and sign-offs
• Verify BOM accuracy during program launches
• Facilitate supplier deviation requests through closure
• Coordinate early supplier involvement with design and purchasing
• Ensure adherence to Platform Execution Process (PEP) requirements
• Prepare and present Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR)
• Establish and approve supplier PPAP timing prior to PV testing
• Support pre-production builds

• Conduct PV test fixture verification and setup reviews
• Ensure appropriate test parts are built and delivered to test labs
• Review in-process testing and post-test results
• Lead Test Incident Report (TIR) investigations and 8D responses
• Conduct annual validation testing as required by customers

Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designate

Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of community college diploma/certificate.

• 3 to less than 5 years of work related experience.

• Completion of a post-secondary education program in mechanical/quality engineering

• ASQC certification as a quality engineer (CQE) preferred

• Tier I automotive experience preferred

Site Benefits:

• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce

• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts)

• Five and a half (5.5.) paid floater days

• Competitive extended health benefits

• Group RRSP matching program

• Profit Sharing Plan

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

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.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.