Automotive Quality Engineer: Launch & Process Excellence

Magna International; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our automotive powertrain programs. You will ensure product quality is planned, established, and improved across multiple programs, supporting APQP/PPAP activities and customer requirements.

The role requires a Mechanical/Quality/Manufacturing Engineering background with at least five years in automotive quality, knowledge of IATF 16949, and experience with problem solving, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in mechanical, quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum five years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of OEM requirements and supplier portals (GM, Ford).
• CQE certification preferred and familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and customer standards; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs from launch through production, including APQP deliverables and supplier quality.
• Oversee NCRs, containment, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Lead audits, PPAP submissions, and establish Control Plans for multiple programs.
• Coordinate customer interactions, issue resolution, and cross‑functional follow‑up.
• Develop and maintain process control plans; drive root cause analysis and improvements.
• Attend weekly reviews, report KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/PPAP

IATF 16949

FMEA

GD&T

DOE

MS Office

English communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Quality/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Magna International in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our automotive powertrain programs. You will ensure product quality is planned, established, and improved across multiple programs, supporting APQP/PPAP activities and customer requirements.

The role requires a Mechanical/Quality/Manufacturing Engineering background with at least five years in automotive quality, knowledge of IATF 16949, and experience with problem solving, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans.