Advanced Quality Specialist

Magna International; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company located in Ontario is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead the Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). The ideal candidate should have a diploma in mechanical/quality engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Tier I automotive sector. This role involves managing quality assurance processes, ensuring adherence to standards, and actively participating in problem-solving initiatives. Offered benefits include a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 5 years of work related experience.
• ASQC certification as a quality engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Tier I automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Ensure adherence to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements.
• Manage new model launch field support and problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Quality assurance

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma/certificate in mechanical/quality engineering

Job description

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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

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead/Participate/Approve Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) timing (Phased PPAP)
• Ensures all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements are known/tracked/adhered to using planned milestones
• Review Government Approvals required and develop Inspection Standard
• Leads Plant trials for Engineering changes, Tool Moves and New Program Launches
• Lead problem solving for applicable customer quality concerns (customer specific reports: 8D, 7 Step, 5 Phase, Is/Is Not, 6 Panel, etc.)
• Participate in Warranty reviews and analysis at customer center
• Manages applicable new model launch field support to ensure effective containment and timely closure of issues
  
  

Advanced Internal Activities

• Coordinate and participate in Internal/Supplier Drawing Reviews
• Prepare and complete Control Plans, including 8 appendices for process control
• Prepare and complete component Receiving Inspection Matrix and Instructions
• Assist in Preparation and approval of Assembly Work Instructions
• Develop Product Validation (PV) Plan (schedule) including reliability and confidence (R&C) requirements in accordance with Program timing
• Develop, implement and supervise Launch Containment System (LCS) Ph 1, 2 & 3 (Process and dimensional Evaluation)
• Participate in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) review and team sign off
• Participate BILL of Material (BOM) review and sign off
• Leads Engineering Deviation Request (EDR) process- status/follow-up/resolution
• Facilitate supplier deviation requests (i.e. Supplier Request for Change Deviation SRCD’s, EDR’s) through closure with the supply base
• Initiate and participate in Campaign Prevention reviews
• Coordinate and participate in Early Supplier Involvement with Design and Purchasing
• Adhere to all Platform Execution Process (PEP)/Program Planning requirements and expectations
• Develop Customer attachment/contact point list
• Coordinate and ensure signoff / concurrence of control plan / attachment point checklist in conjunction with Mistake Proof Evaluation Procedure
• Review Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T), requirements (Finished Goods / Components)
• Prepare and present Launch QE Summary Report
• Develop Mapping including Critical Characteristics Tables
• Participate in Document Linkage Review
• Review lessons learned database
• Establish Supplier PPAP timing and review/approve on time prior to Product Validation requirements (i.e. 1PP)
• Supports pre-production builds
  
  

Testing

• Conduct Test Fixture Verification - Vehicle alignment, review and signoff to verify sequence, setup, etc.
• Ensure proper level test parts are built and delivered to test lab
• Periodic review of in-process testing
• Post test set-up and results signoff
• Test Incident Report (TIR) response and resolution
• Develop annual validation (RV) plan for designated programs
• Leads TIR investigation, prepares 8D report and ensure timely closure of issues (DV, PV, RV)
  
  

Other

• “A” level provides guidance for PQE’s “B” and “C”
• Train members of Advanced Operations team in specific quality disciplines as required
• Participates in quality systems audits with customer and external auditors as required
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of post-secondary diploma/certificate.
• 2 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 Core Competencies
• Holds Others Accountable
• Maintains Discipline
• Makes Decisions
• Manages Change
• Presents to Others
• Trains Others
• Analyses Data
• Attends to Details
• Communicates Effectively
• Confronts Issues
• Copes with Deadlines
• Exercises Judgment
• Follows Through
• Mathematical Aptitude
• Multi-Tasks
• Persuades and Influences Others
• Results Orientated
• Accepts Criticism
  
  

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

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting