Quality Engineer

Magna International Limited; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited, a leading automotive supplier, seeks a Quality Engineer in Vaughan, Canada. You will ensure product and process quality through data-driven verification and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading containment, PPAP/APQP activities, supplier quality, and audits while adhering to IATF16949, ISO14001, and ISO45001 standards. Bachelor’s degree and ASQ CQE required; 3–5 years in automotive quality preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field required.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in quality manufacturing, automotive preferred.
• Able to read and interpret automotive drawings including GD&T.
• Familiar with SPC and statistics; knowledge of SQC/measurements.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet customer specifications; strive for zero defects.
• Manage program quality with back-end QA, sampling, and control plans.
• Issue trip reports after visits to development centers, plants, or vendors.
• Design and evaluate quality systems, control plans, and inspection sheets.
• Lead containment activities and timely closure of quality issues.
• Drive corrective actions and PFMEA, APQP/traX, and PPAP processes.
• Support supplier deviation requests and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Skills

Quality manufacturing experience

GD&T

CAD

SPC

IATF 16949

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

MS Office

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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer at Co-Ex-Tec is responsible for ensuring product and process quality through data-driven verification, continuous improvement, and effective quality management. This role supports manufacturing and cross-functional teams by identifying root causes of defects, maintaining quality standards, and supporting investigations related to nonconformance. The Quality Engineer helps strengthen quality systems by driving corrective and preventive actions, implementing process controls, and supporting audits and documentation.

• Ensure, with the cooperation of other Co-Ex-Tec departments, Supplier and Group Office that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction; strive for zero defects in all areas of the business.
• Manage program quality by establishing back-end quality assurance on existing programs, completing Supplier and Finished Goods sampling and control plan requirements: Directing the dimensional control of on-going programs; ensuring that all products shipped meet all Customer dimensional, material and systems specifications; Documented deviations to those specifications, all at minimum cost.
• Visit Product Development Centre's, Assembly Plants or Vendors, and issue trip reports on those visits as determined by the Quality Manager.
• Independently design, execute and evaluate quality systems particular to assigned products, including: Control plans, Check fixture designs & approvals; Customer sampling plans and documentation; Changes in Customer requirements
• Manage applicable field support activities to ensure effective containment and timely closure of quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and supervise in plant containment system,ie Sorts, Quality Gates / GP-12, Lead problem solving for applicable customer quality concerns (customer specific reports: 8D, 7 Step, 5 Phase, Is/Is Not, 6 Panel, etc.)
• Leads Plant trials for Engineering changes, Tool Moves and New Program Launches Lead/Participate/Approve Customer PPAP timing (Phased PPAP), NMR, traX activities.
• Lead the PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) activities and submit requirements for approval.
• Obtain Customer approvals on all parts and quality systems.
• Ensure that all appropriate Customer requirements are meet and retain documentation / evidence.
• Ensure all APQP / traX requirements are known, tracked and adhered to using planned program milestones and completed as required; Assist in developing GD&T requirements and/or review of GD&T requirements (Finished Goods / Components); Identify SPC (Statistical Process Control) requirements; Coordinate and participate in Internal/Supplier Drawing Review; Participate in PFMEA review and team sign off; Prepare, complete, and maintain Control Plans and Inspection Instruction Sheets; Co-develop PV Test Plan schedule to meet program timing and requirements; Source Test Fixtures & Build / Prepare Test Parts; Obtain completed Test Report PV; Lead Test Incident Report investigation and corrective action; Develop and Maintain Customer attachment/contact point list and documentation.; Assist Manufacturing Engineering in preparation and approval of Assembly Work Instructions; Support Raw Materials & Component Receiving Inspection Matrix and Instructions; Coordinate and ensure signoff / concurrence of control plan / attachment point checklist in conjunction with Mistake Proof Evaluation Procedure
• Ensure all products (purchased and manufactured) are to the appropriate engineering change level.
• Facilitate supplier deviation requests (i.e. SRCD’s) through CET, ESE & Customer with the supply base.
• Initiate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all work cell and/or department standardized work instructions/procedures.
• Participates in quality systems audits with customer and external auditors as required.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
• Promote and comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times.
• Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills, and/or certification.
• Any other reasonable duty required by Management.

Requirement

• Post-Secondary Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate engineering or technical field
• ASQ “Certified Quality Engineer” certification required
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in quality manufacturing or a related field, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Able to read and interpret automotive engineering drawings, including GD&T, and math data (CAD).
• Thorough understanding of dimensional measurement techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistical techniques including some familiarity with experimental design, SPC and charting, measurement systems analysis, relevant knowledge of SQC / SPC computer applications etc.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures, ie, IATF 19649.
• Well-developed communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical abilities.
• Sound computer skills, including knowledge of software in current use.
• Able to cope with Deadlines and follow through to close issues.
• Problem Solving and Results Orientated work ethics.-?
• Independent focus on Customer Obsession and Continues Improvement
• Working with Minimal Supervision.
• Knowledge of Co-Ex-Tec products and processes, an asset
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, an asset

Compensation

$85,000 - $95,000

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 Exteriors