Quality Engineer

Summary

Magna International is a leader in automotive technologies, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and implement quality programs. The role involves designing quality control systems, monitoring project costs, and solving manufacturing-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs
• Designs, specifies, and installs quality control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment
• Formulates and/or assists in formulating quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards
• Monitors and controls costs, timing, and other related aspects of projects
• Serves as a liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources
• Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered and prevent potential quality problems
• Assists internal and external contacts to resolve product and process problems
• Investigates and solves manufacturing-related problems in assigned area using formal problem-solving tools
• Analyzes and develops suppliers’ products to obtain maximum productivity and reviews performance in operation and provides suggestions for improvement
• Champions continuous improvement efforts
• Researches, recommends, implements, and administers new and/or existing quality assurance processes
• Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in each situation respectively
• Performs other duties as necessary
• May supervise and provide work direction to other staff

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field with understanding of advanced quality engineering practices, principles, processes, etc.; or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to advanced quality engineering
• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time
• Must be able to work independently
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions
• Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job
• Strong computer background with ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc
• Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new products and processes
• Must be able to initiate implementation of continuous improvement processes
• Three years' experience in advanced quality engineering, project/program management; or equivalent
• Must have thorough and complete knowledge of respective field
• Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, customers, and programs
• Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity
• Must be able to work independently with some latitude for unreviewed action or decision
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously
• Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and present information
• Previous experience in automotive industry with fixture and gauge design

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field with understanding of advanced quality engineering practices, principles, processes, etc.; or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to advanced quality engineering
• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time
• Must be able to work independently
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions
• Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job
• Strong computer background with ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc
• Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new products and processes
• Must be able to initiate implementation of continuous improvement processes
• Three years' experience in advanced quality engineering, project/program management; or equivalent
• Must have thorough and complete knowledge of respective field
• Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, customers, and programs
• Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity
• Must be able to work independently with some latitude for unreviewed action or decision
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously
• Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and present information

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience in automotive industry with fixture and gauge design

Benefits

• 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.