Quality Technician, Cradles

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosma International in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support plant operations by enforcing safety rules, auditing processes, and ensuring adherence to customer standards.

You will perform inspections, audits, and DFT tests, collaborate with leadership on non-conformances, and maintain housekeeping while traveling for training as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn Cradle process.
• Confidence to make decisions with evidence.
• Good written communication skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel for training and work.
• Understand Customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies
• Follow and comply with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs
• Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna’s Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter)
• Responsible for keeping boundary parts in secure area to use for comparison on future runs
• Responsible for making decisions on findings to determine if acceptable to Customer or not, support Customer Specific Standards
• Quality System Audits
• Perform Incoming Receiving Audits
• Perform Material Certification Audits
• Perform Line process/part Weld Defect Audits
• Perform Check Fixture Audits
• Review CMM/Dimensional outputs
• Perform DFT testing of a destruct cradle weekly
• Perform Line process/part Coatings Defect Audits
• Perform/Audit Coatings properties of dry film thickness test, crosshatch testing, scratch test, and cure test
• Perform incoming part inspection from media blast to e-coat
• Perform wax verifications weekly
• Perform DOCK-Audits
• Support Operations in making quality calls with product in conjunction with Customer specs
• Responsible to report NC findings immediately to LeadershipResponsible for roundtable meetings for quality alerts, and containment of non-conforming product.
• Promote good housekeeping
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Cradle process

Decision making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Travel for training

Customer standards

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies
• Follow and comply with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs
• Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna’s Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter)
• Responsible for keeping boundary parts in secure area to use for comparison on future runs
• Responsible for making decisions on findings to determine if acceptable to Customer or not, support Customer Specific Standards
• Quality System Audits
• Perform Incoming Receiving Audits
• Perform Material Certification Audits
• Perform Line process/part Weld Defect Audits
• Perform Check Fixture Audits
• Review CMM/Dimensional outputs
• Perform DFT testing of a destruct cradle weekly
• Perform Line process/part Coatings Defect Audits
• Perform/Audit Coatings properties of dry film thickness test, crosshatch testing, scratch test, and cure test
• Perform incoming part inspection from media blast to e-coat
• Perform wax verifications weekly
• Perform DOCK-Audits
• Support Operations in making quality calls with product in conjunction with Customer specs
• Responsible to report NC findings immediately to LeadershipResponsible for roundtable meetings for quality alerts, and containment of non-conforming product.
• Promote good housekeeping
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Ability to learn Cradle process
• Confidence to make decision on findings and support decision with evidence
• Good written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel for training and work
• Understand Customer standards

Physical Demands

Some of the physical demands for this position include being able to frequently lift up to a weight of 65 pounds and the ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time.

EEO Statement

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.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International