Global Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer

Magna-International-6df39721; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating is seeking a quality engineering professional to coordinate global supplier quality systems, lead product launch quality, and support risk assessments. The role requires driving corrective actions using structured methods and leading audits with suppliers to ensure compliance before SOP.

The ideal candidate will have experience with PPAP/FMEA/SPC, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across BMW/Magna teams internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering in a technical setting.
• Structured problem-solving methodologies to drive corrective actions.
• Familiar with PPAP, FMEA, SPC and control plans.
• Proficient with supplier quality systems and audits.
• Excellent communication and coordination across global teams.
• Willingness to work shifts and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the quality systems of global suppliers to ensure purchased parts meet BMW's / Magna product specifications.
• Lead quality aspects of new product launches, verifying supplier and parts development, and ensuring compliance with specifications from handover to SOP.
• Support Module Quality Engineers with risk assessments, process flow diagramming, and product development.
• Conduct supplier audits and development to validate ability to produce new parts and processes.
• Lead quality problem-solving processes for supplier-related issues using 8D methodologies.
• Communicate with BMW / Magna plants worldwide to ensure consistent quality standards and joint problem-solving.
• Oversee the process series (tests/validations) with suppliers before SOP to keep on track.
• Review and develop supplier quality and production systems and analyze monthly supplier ratings.
• Manage the ISIR release process / PPAP and contribute to the overall part approval process for suppliers.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)

Tools

QSYS

SPQM

SAP

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

Magna Seating is seeking a quality engineering professional to coordinate global supplier quality systems, lead product launch quality, and support risk assessments. The role requires driving corrective actions using structured methods and leading audits with suppliers to ensure compliance before SOP.

The ideal candidate will have experience with PPAP/FMEA/SPC, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across BMW/Magna teams internationally.