Customer Quality Engineer

Magna International; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Near Highway 404

Medical & Dental Benefits

Profit Sharing & RRSP

Life Insurance & AD&D

Cellphone data plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting in Newmarket, Ontario seeks a Quality Engineer to support fast-paced automotive manufacturing. You will lead containment, problem solving, and customer quality interactions across internal and supplier processes.

The role emphasizes MSA, SPC, and continuous improvement with opportunities for CQE or IPC certification. Qualifications include 3–5 years in automotive quality engineering, post-secondary education in mechanical/quality engineering, and experience

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering supporting fast pace automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with major automotive OEMs is an asset
• Post-secondary education in mechanical/quality engineering required
• Sound knowledge in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• ASQC/CQE certification preferred
• A-Level requires 5+ years related manufacturing experience in high-speed environment
• X-ray Safety Officer preferred (ECU operations)
• IPC Certified Trainer preferred (ECU operations)
• Experience in customer portals preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate containment, sort/rework actions for defects and issues
• Lead problem solving for customer concerns and 8D-like reports
• Participate in customer quality meetings and LPA audits
• Manage field reps for containment and launch support
• Perform daily line walks and ensure safety and housekeeping
• Support internal problem resolution and process improvements
• Train inspectors/operators in quality inspection techniques
• Provide guidance to Plant Quality Specialist and team

Skills

Quality engineering

Automotive industry

MSA/SPC

CQE preferred

X-ray safety officer

IPC trainer

Customer portals

Education

Post-secondary ed 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:

Magna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate containment, sort/rework actions for external and internal issues
• Leads and coordinates problem solving for customer concerns (customer specific reports: 8D, 7 step, 5 phase, Is/Is Not, 6 Panel, etc.)
• Participate in customer quality meetings
• Manages field representatives to ensure effective containment and timely closure of customer concerns and New Model Launch support
• Performs customer good will visits as required
• Identify quality improvement and defect prevention developing and implementing mistake/error proofing fixtures and devices
• Facilitate quality related meetings for assigned products and keep up to date meeting minutes
• Leads and Coordinates problem solving for internal concern resolution
• Coordinates and approves shop floor containment process and follows up on execution
• Updates Business Center panels and participates in report out meetings, including QOS/Stepdown/Work Packages
• Participates in the approval process of temporary deviations to current product and processes (i.e. Supplier Request Deviations, Customer Change)
• Participates in Layered Process Audits (LPA) and supports closure of open items found during the audit
• Reviews and supports work orders for engineering changes, special build, and service
• Participates in 5S implementation.
• Perform daily line walks/audits on assigned assembly lines
• Always maintains safety and good housekeeping
• Participates in Troubled Incident Report (TIR) investigation, prepares 8D report
• Assists PQ inspectors/Fixture engineer to maintain T&E/ durability fixtures
• Trains Inspectors/Operators on proper inspection techniques
• Supports reduction/elimination of added operators
• Reviews/assesses process improvements
• Suggests part design alternatives to reduce costs
• Supports Business Center initiatives to reduce scrap and improve efficiency
• Provides timely disposition on QPF/DMN material (on hold or rejected products)
• Identify and implement labor savings opportunities (direct and indirect) where feasible.
• Conducts self-audits to current procedures as assigned
• Leads the resolution of Corrective Action Requests as assigned
• Participates in Quality Systems Audits with customer and external auditors
• Performs training to Operation Quality Procedures
• Provide guidance mentorship for Plant Quality Specialist
• Train members of operations team in specific quality disciplines as required
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering supporting fast pace automotive manufacturing preferred
• Previous experience with dealing with major automotive OEM’s an asset
• Minimum completion of post-secondary education program in mechanical/quality engineering
• Have sound knowledge in Measurement System Analysis and Statistical Process Control.
• ASQC certification as a quality engineer (CQE) preferred
• A-Level requires a minimum of 5 years related manufacturing experience in a high-speed assembly / manufacturing environment
• X - Ray Safety Officer Preferred (ECU operations)
• IPC Certified Trainer Preferred (ECU operations)
• Experience in Customer portals preferred.

Salary Range: Range between $60,000 - $75,000

Vacancy Status: Immediate, open position

Site Benefits:

• Conveniently close to Highway 404
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Corporate Plans for Roger’s Cellphone Data Plan
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.

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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting