Supplier Quality Engineer, Seals & Launch Programs

US Diversity Job Search; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer - Seals to oversee rubber, plastic, or metal sealing components. You will ensure flawless launches for North American programs, audit suppliers, and drive improvements across KMIs while supporting manufacturing locations.

Requires 3–10 years in supplier quality and 6–10 years in powdered metal, plus ISO/TS16949 and AIAG core tools. Travel 50–80% domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; mechanical/industrial/electrical preferred.
• 3–10 years in Supplier Quality Development.
• 6–10 years in Powdered Metal experience.
• 2–4 years in plant operations.
• ISO/TS16949 proficiency.
• AIAG core tools: PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC.
• Manufacturing experience in molding, stamping, assembly, rubber extrusions, plating.
• Strong communication, self-motivation and drive for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve all quality documentation before supplier release.
• Audit suppliers (capability, run-at-rate, audits) and take corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and develop action plans to improve KPIs.
• Identify supplier improvements and ensure effective actions are taken.
• Issue supplier PCAPs and 8D's and drive closure.
• Manage cost recovery with suppliers and coordinate change requests.
• Support manufacturing locations on supplier-related performance issues.
• Conduct supplier quality training on SRM, PPAP, and related processes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Drives for improvement

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical)

Tools

PPAP

APQP

Control Plans

FMEA

MSA

SPC

ISO/TS16949

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Magna Powertrain is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer - Seals to oversee rubber, plastic, or metal sealing components. You will ensure flawless launches for North American programs, audit suppliers, and drive improvements across KMIs while supporting manufacturing locations.

Requires 3–10 years in supplier quality and 6–10 years in powdered metal, plus ISO/TS16949 and AIAG core tools. Travel 50–80% domestically and internationally is expected.