Quality Engineer

Magna International Limited; Piedmont (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per-h

Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-c

Annual events

Onsite Nurses' office

Onsite Mother's room

Job summary

Magna International Limited in Alabama is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead customer quality activities and support new programs. The role requires APQP knowledge, SPC methods, CMM data analysis, and strong problem-solving skills.

Onsite at the Piedmont plant with a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional quality initiatives, performing root-cause analysis, and maintaining QA processes to meet customer requirements and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four year college or university.
• 1+ years of Quality Engineering experience; or 8 years of equivalent Quality Engineering experience.
• Skilled with APQP and SPC concepts both theoretical and practical, CMM equipment and data analysis, problem statements and root cause analysis, common problem solving methods and techniques.
• CQE, CQM, and/or ASQM credentials preferred.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to work with other computer systems & programs related to the performance of Quality activities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer quality activities, ensuring customer requirements, product quality targets, and key performance metrics (PPM, RMAs, incident rates) are achieved.
• Support new program launches and engineering/process changes by developing and maintaining APQP documentation, including PPAPs, ISIRs, Control Plans, FMEAs, inspection instructions, and KOIs.
• Drive corrective action processes by conducting root cause analysis, managing PDCA activities, investigating quality failures, and ensuring timely and effective closure of customer and internal concerns.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing quality performance through product audits, system audits, SPC analysis, dimensional reviews, process capability evaluations, and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross-functional quality initiatives and improvement projects, partnering with production, engineering, dimensional quality teams, and customers to resolve issues and maintain process stability.
• Maintain and improve risk management activities by reviewing FMEAs, updating occurrence and detection ratings, reducing RPN values, and implementing effective manufacturing countermeasures.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and training while utilizing quality tools, metrology equipment, statistical analysis, and quality management systems to ensure compliance with customer and organizational standards.

Skills

APQP concepts

SPC concepts

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMM equipment

Data analysis

Job description

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What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Lead customer quality activities, ensuring customer requirements, product quality targets, and key performance metrics (PPM, RMAs, incident rates) are achieved.
• Support new program launches and engineering/process changes by developing and maintaining APQP documentation, including PPAPs, ISIRs, Control Plans, FMEAs, inspection instructions, and KOIs.
• Drive corrective action processes by conducting root cause analysis, managing PDCA activities, investigating quality failures, and ensuring timely and effective closure of customer and internal concerns.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing quality performance through product audits, system audits, SPC analysis, dimensional reviews, process capability evaluations, and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross-functional quality initiatives and improvement projects, partnering with production, engineering, dimensional quality teams, and customers to resolve issues and maintain process stability.
• Maintain and improve risk management activities by reviewing FMEAs, updating occurrence and detection ratings, reducing RPN values, and implementing effective manufacturing countermeasures.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and training while utilizing quality tools, metrology equipment, statistical analysis, and quality management systems to ensure compliance with customer and organizational standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four year college or university

WORK EXPERIENCE/ TECHNICAL TRAINING

• 1+ years of Quality Engineering experience; or 8 years of equivalent Quality Engineering experience.
• Must be skilled with APQP and SPC concepts both theoretical and practical, CMM equipment and data analysis, problem statements and root cause analysis, common problem solving methods and techniques.
• CQE, CQM, and/or ASQM credentials preferred.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to work with other computer systems & programs related to the performance of Quality activities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $65,000 - $85,000 annual salary

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Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International