Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Number: 65042

Group: Magna Seating

Division: Magna Seating Detroit

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: HIGHLAND PARK

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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

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, manages suppliers through the new product launch process and evaluates, completes and submits customer required documentation.

Your Responsibilities

• Serves as main contact to suppliers to communicate defects.

• Investigates supplier issues, writes supplier reports and process chargebacks as needed on a daily basis.

• Reviews shift and liaisons reports to ensure all suppliers related concerns are appropriately documented on a daily basis.

• Coordinates all supplier related containments, ensures all suspect stock is identified and quarantined, and communicates cross functionally on an immediate basis.

• Processes supplier chargebacks through MSD's internal systems, Materials department and Finance department on a daily basis.

• Monitors suppliers ongoing performance, publishes supplier scorecards and reports on a monthly basis or as required.

• Coordinates suppliers SPR meeting as needed to address long term problematic suppliers.

Who we are looking for

A strong candidate who has:

• Working knowledge of statistics (e.g. Red XX, Taguchi Methods, Disciplined Problem Solving, SPC Gage R & R) and production quality systems

• Demonstrated ability to track improvement process through performance data

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, quality or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years of quality engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing suppliers through the New Product Launch Process and in the evaluation, completion and submission of customer required documentation, including but not limited to control plans, FMEA, PPAP, lab packages/submissions, AAR approvals, PSO, 8Ds and run-at-rate.

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.

Site Benefits

This position is on-site. We offer health, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401k, short- and long-term disability, vacation, personal days and more.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.