Supplier Quality Assurance

Magna International; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Guelph, Ontario, seeks a Quality Engineer to manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with quality systems. Candidates should have a college degree in quality or engineering, with at least one year in an automotive environment. The role entails handling quality issues, preparing reports, and ensuring excellent supplier quality. Join a diverse team and help drive industry-leading automotive technologies while enjoying a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year previous experience in an automotive environment working with quality systems.
• Knowledge of IATF, FMEAs, Control Plans, Standardized work, and auditing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of a supplier relationship ensuring excellent supplier quality and delivery.
• Deals with internal and external day-to-day quality issues.
• Prepares various weekly, monthly and annual quality reports.

Skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma, quality systems

Statistical knowledge

Proficient in MS Office and databases

Supplier management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of a college diploma or university degree in quality, engineering or a related field

Tools

Quality management systems

IMDS and warranty systems

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

Qualifications Necessary to Do The Job

• Immediate, open position
• $70,000 - $95,000 annual compensation
• Completion of a college diploma or university degree in quality, engineering or a related field required
• Minimum of one-year previous experience in an automotive environment working with quality systems required
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, quality systems; IATF, FMEAs, Control Plans, Standardized work, Mafact and auditing required
• Basic understanding of mould, painting, chrome plating, stamping and electrical production preferred
• Proficient in MS Office and databases
• Statistical knowledge is an asset
• Knowledge of IMDS and warranty systems
• Dealing with suppliers and customers regarding quality issues
• Must be quality minded, safety conscious & reliable
• Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Organizational skills to keep work area clean and tidy at all times

Main Duties

• Manages all aspects of a supplier relationship ensuring excellent supplier quality and delivery
• Ensures supplier compliance with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 through audits as required and follows up on corrective actions
• Deals with internal and external day to day quality issues. Issues QPFs and 8Ds when required
• Completes APQP activities (PPAP, Launch/ECNs, GD&T) and safe launch
• Participates in cross functional teams for new programs
• Performs internal and supplier audits
• Monitors supplier performance, product quality and product launches
• Manages and maintains a supplier database
• Prepares various weekly, monthly and annual quality reports
• Monitors warranty data for Polycon and suppliers
• Updates IMDS data base for new programs and components
• Interacting with suppliers and customers, review and present corrective actions for supplied components
• Performs all job functions in a safe, healthy and environmentally conscious manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations as outlined in the company handbook
• Performs other duties as assigned

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