Global Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer

Magna International; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna is seeking a supplier quality engineer to coordinate global supplier quality systems and drive conformity to BMW/Magna specifications. You will lead quality activities in new product launches, support risk assessments, and validate supplier capabilities through audits and PPAP/ISIR processes.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent, 3–5 years in quality, strong problem solving and communication, and the ability to work across international teams.

Qualifications

• University degree/college diploma or successful completion of career-related courses.
• 3-5 years of experience in the quality field in a technical capacity.
• Adept with problem-solving methodologies; Demonstrated ability to use structured problem-solving methodologies to drive effective and sustainable corrective actions.
• Knowledge of all quality concepts and phases, including PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and control plans.
• Computer literacy with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work any shift schedule according to business needs.
• Ability to work overtime and travel with little notice.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts/ideas related to quality engineering.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and handle multiple issues simultaneously. Must be able to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new suppliers, products, and processes.
• Excellent communication/negotiation skills with peers and suppliers in a positive, cooperative way while maintaining productive and professional relationships with key functional areas

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage supplier quality systems to meet BMW/Magna product specifications.
• Lead quality aspects of new product launches from handover to SOP.
• Support Module Quality Engineers with risk assessments and process flow diagramming.
• Conduct supplier audits and development to validate capability.
• Lead supplier-related quality problem solving using the 8D methodology.
• Communicate with BMW/Magna plants worldwide to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Oversee the process series of tests and validations with suppliers before SOP.
• Review and develop supplier quality and production systems; analyze monthly supplier ratings.
• Manage the BMW ISIR release process / PPAP for assigned suppliers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Quality systems

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Independent work

Education

University degree/college diploma or career-related courses

Tools

QSYS

SPQM

SAP

Job description

Magna is seeking a supplier quality engineer to coordinate global supplier quality systems and drive conformity to BMW/Magna specifications. You will lead quality activities in new product launches, support risk assessments, and validate supplier capabilities through audits and PPAP/ISIR processes.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent, 3–5 years in quality, strong problem solving and communication, and the ability to work across international teams.