Global Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Excellence

Magna International; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Moore, South Carolina is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to coordinate supplier quality systems, lead quality aspects of new product launches, and support PPAP/ISIR activities. The role requires 3–5 years in quality within a technical setting and strong problem-solving skills.

You will work with global suppliers, perform audits, and drive continuous improvement across quality processes, ensuring conformity to BMW and Magna specifications.

Qualifications

• University degree or 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 to drive corrective actions.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and phases including PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and control plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Quality engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

QSYS

SPQM

SAP

Job description

Magna International in Moore, South Carolina is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to coordinate supplier quality systems, lead quality aspects of new product launches, and support PPAP/ISIR activities. The role requires 3–5 years in quality within a technical setting and strong problem-solving skills.

You will work with global suppliers, perform audits, and drive continuous improvement across quality processes, ensuring conformity to BMW and Magna specifications.