Automotive Quality Engineer - Lean & Process Improvement

Magna International Limited (Hong Kong); Spring Hill (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Spring Hill, AL, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team. You will develop and maintain quality processes, lead root cause analyses, support manufacturing operations, and drive continuous improvement across supplier and internal quality domains.

The role requires ASQ certification or willingness to obtain, knowledge of IATF 16949, and hands-on experience with FMEA, SPC, MSA, and GD&T.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing.
• ASQ certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience with quality core tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes and control plans.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and QMS.
• Lead root cause analyses using 8D, A3, DMAIC, 5 Why.
• Coordinate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
• Support production operations with process capability monitoring.
• Prepare quality performance reports for customers.
• Participate in audits and supplier quality activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer interaction

Supplier interaction

Multi-tasking

Education

Engineering degree

ASQ Certification (CQE / CQM / CQA)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Magna Seating in Spring Hill, AL, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team. You will develop and maintain quality processes, lead root cause analyses, support manufacturing operations, and drive continuous improvement across supplier and internal quality domains.

The role requires ASQ certification or willingness to obtain, knowledge of IATF 16949, and hands-on experience with FMEA, SPC, MSA, and GD&T.