Ensure product quality across automotive powertrain programs from launch through production. Manage APQP, PPAP, NCRs, audits, control plans, capability studies, corrective actions, supplier and customer quality activities, calibration, testing, and statistical reporting. Lead root-cause investigations, scrap reduction, layered process audits, and compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements. Train quality personnel and support continuous improvement in office and plant manufacturing environments.
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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:Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Compensation Range: $75,000-87,000 annually
Hiring Shift: Day
PRIMARY FUNCTION
- Ensure product quality is planned, established, maintained, and continuously improved throughout multiple assigned programs while supporting customer requirements, APQP/PPAP activities, and cross-functional quality initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum five years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing.
- Knowledge of OEM customer requirements and supplier portals, including GM and Ford systems.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, GD&T, DOE, and Global 8D.
- Experience supporting multiple programs from launch through ongoing production.
- Understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and applicable customer-specific requirements.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, customer standards, and technical documentation.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business communication tools.
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong documentation, organization, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of WHMIS and applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Manage assigned programs from launch through production, including APQP deliverables, supplier quality, customer requirements, issue resolution, and cross-functional follow-up.
- Manage NCRs from initiation through closure, including containment, disposition, corrective action follow-up, effectiveness verification, and documentation.
- Conduct monthly or periodic capability studies to assess process stability, review trends, and work with process owners to improve inconsistent or incapable processes.
- Serve as the primary Quality contact for assigned programs, supporting customer and supplier communication, escalations, and quality deliverables.
- Ensure customer-specific requirements and internal quality expectations are understood, communicated, and met.
- Review customer website portals daily for new customer issues, notifications, scorecard changes, and related quality requirements; communicate and follow up on impacts as required.
- Represent Quality in APQP, launch readiness, customer quality activities, drawing reviews, design reviews, and program reviews.
- Coordinate customer PPAP submissions and review supplier or subcontractor PPAP submissions as required.
- Develop, maintain, and issue Control Plans for prototype, pre-launch, and production phases.
- Investigate internal, customer, and supplier quality concerns using structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Lead or support corrective and preventive actions, verify implementation, and monitor effectiveness.
- Lead and support scrap-reduction activities on identified programs using A3 methodology, including data analysis, action tracking, and presentation of progress and results to Quality Assurance management for review.
- Audit production processes for conformance to product specifications, Control Plans, applicable customer requirements, and MAFACT/MQS requirements.
- Perform weekly Layered Process Audits in accordance with the established LPA schedule and ensure findings are documented, communicated, and followed through to closure.
- Complete Process Control Plan audits on time to meet the monthly KPI target of 100% completion.
- Act as the Quality Engineering champion and subject matter expert for assigned MAFACT/MQS sections, including audit preparation, evidence review, gap follow-up, and ongoing compliance support.
- Recommend improvements to audit plans, inspection methods, procedures, measurement systems, and quality controls.
- Coordinate Gage R&R studies, calibration requirements, gauge corrections, repairs, and external calibration as required.
- Coordinate external testing of parts and ensure results are reviewed, documented, and communicated.
- Prepare statistical reports for customer requirements, production programs, and internal KPIs.
- Analyze and report I-Chart and Quality Gate data daily at the Fast Response meeting to support issue prioritization, containment, and corrective action follow-up.
- Close assigned Fast Response board deliverables on time without missing required completion dates.
- Train Quality Auditors, Technicians, and Operators on new or revised Control Plans, inspection requirements, and quality standards.
- Support inventory accuracy activities related to nonconforming material, including month-end requirements.
GENERAL
- Comply with health, safety, environmental, legislative, customer, and company requirements.
- Follow company policies, procedures, work instructions, and IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 management system requirements.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area and interact professionally with employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
- Complete assigned tasks and other duties required to support business, customer, and departmental needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in office and plant manufacturing environments.
- Requires coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- May require overtime or flexible hours to support launches, audits, production issues, or customer needs.
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.
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