Automotive Quality Engineer — CI & Process Excellence

Magna-International-6df39721; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating is seeking a senior quality engineer to lead quality initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment in Moore, SC. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, develop control plans, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a strong background in PFMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• 3+ years of quality-related experience inside vehicle OEM plant.
• 2+ years experience IPSQ and OEM rework processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving and root cause analysis using 8D, 5Why, etc.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, and control plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to present to customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain conformance to IATF 16949 quality management standards.
• Develop and maintain control plans and quality work instructions.
• Lead internal audits (IATF, ISO) and support external audits.
• Perform 8D analyses for customer complaints and update QWIN.
• Monitor and improve quality metrics (scrap, rework, first-pass yield).
• Lead containment and corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on PFMEA and process improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

5 Why

ISO/IATF

MS Office

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

QWIN BMW

BMW audits

Job description

Magna Seating is seeking a senior quality engineer to lead quality initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment in Moore, SC. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, develop control plans, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a strong background in PFMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.