APQP Quality Engineer: Launch & Process Excellence

Magna International; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Tennessee seeks an Advanced Quality Engineer to build quality into products from development through SOP and launch. You will lead APQP activities, drive PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP submissions, coordinating with program management, process engineering, and suppliers.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership in meetings, and a proactive approach to risk and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of Advanced Product Quality Planning or advanced quality project experience required.
• Manufacturing and/or machine-operation experience, preferably within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Prior Quality Technician, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or related quality experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Demonstrated expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience supporting product launches, customer requirements, process validation, and quality issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities from concept through launch with the Program Manager.
• Coordinate PFMEA, Control Plans, and DFMEA with QA and manufacturing teams.
• Support PPAP submissions and customer approvals.
• Ensure SOP readiness and launch quality requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis using 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D and A3 tools.
• Promote a Build in Quality culture and maintain QMS/EMS knowledge.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams during launches.
• Provide timely responses to critical quality issues during launch.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Meetings leadership

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Statistics

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in quality systems / statistics

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

GD&T

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor

VDA 6.3 Internal Auditor

Job description

Magna International in Tennessee seeks an Advanced Quality Engineer to build quality into products from development through SOP and launch. You will lead APQP activities, drive PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP submissions, coordinating with program management, process engineering, and suppliers.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership in meetings, and a proactive approach to risk and quality improvements.