Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer – Launch & Improvement

Magna International; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Steyr in Arizona is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities for new product launches and engineering changes.

You will manage supplier quality performance, conduct audits, review documentation, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive containment, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, supplier launches, audits, and production readiness.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001; root cause analysis and 8D problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities for new product launches and engineering changes, ensuring APQP, PPAP, process validation, and production readiness.
• Manage supplier quality performance by audits, KPIs review, documentation review, and compliance with automotive standards.
• Drive problem resolution and corrective actions via containment, root cause investigations, 8D, and verification of long-term effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support development, launches, risk mitigation, process changes, and ongoing quality.
• Develop supplier capabilities and continuous improvement through coaching, Lean practices, and supplier development programs.
• Monitor supplier readiness and risk by tracking milestones, tooling readiness, production timing, and escalation of issues.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

Supplier Quality Systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field

Job description

Magna Steyr in Arizona is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities for new product launches and engineering changes.

You will manage supplier quality performance, conduct audits, review documentation, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive containment, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Travel up to 30% may be required.