Automotive Quality Engineer – Exteriors

Magna-International-6df39721; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking an automotive quality engineer in Ontario to drive continuous improvement, manage PPAP submissions, and coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams. You will read blueprints, analyze data, and implement corrective actions in a high-volume OEM environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in automotive QA, Six Sigma experience, and strong English communication skills. Travel and cross-functional collaboration are expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or comparable post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years in an automotive environment with brands like GM, Ford, Stellantis-Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes.
• Experience with PPAP submissions, OEM launch processes, TRAX, ChangeX and related quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with ISO/TS16949 auditing and quality improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal and customer data to drive continuous improvement actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to implement quality improvements on new and mature products.
• Interface with Customer, Product Engineering and TRAX/ChangeX to manage quality issues and corrective actions.
• Lead or support AGP/CI initiatives and ensure timely completion of quality requirements.

Skills

Six Sigma experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

English communication

Quality system knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or comparable post-secondary education

Tools

TRAX

ChangeX

G-car/SPPS

NCT

QR

APQP tools

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking an automotive quality engineer in Ontario to drive continuous improvement, manage PPAP submissions, and coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams. You will read blueprints, analyze data, and implement corrective actions in a high-volume OEM environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in automotive QA, Six Sigma experience, and strong English communication skills. Travel and cross-functional collaboration are expected in this role.