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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Scope of Position
- Oversees activities to root cause and countermeasure internal and external quality issues. Works with quality team members to ensure all activities supporting launches, engineering changes and continuous improvements activities are performed on time and technically correct. Manages customer concerns and escalates based on impact to the organization to the General Manager for support when needed.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct Quality activities to ensure implementation of quality related APQP and GPMS tasks and activities in support of flawless launches, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement of the quality department effectiveness, mentoring of quality department team members and quality of products consistent with established standards with zero defect strategy. Sr. Quality Engineer is a mentor and coach to the quality team to ensure each team members success.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7 years' experience in an automotive environment.
- 3-5 years' experience in Quality.
- Must be a results-oriented team player, effective at problem solving and project planning/organizing, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high energy level and good attention to detail.
- Must be a specialist in the following: GD&T, SPC, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, Supplier Qualification, interpretation of technical specifications, Quality Systems, Problem Solving, Calibration systems and Corrective and Preventative Action.
- CQE, Engineering Degree mechanical or electrical
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be given by Manager / Supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.
Job Specific Responsibilities
- Job specific responsibilities from former JD to be reviewed by manager
- Understands and follows IATF16949.
- Understands and follow Mafact and MQS requirements.
- Audits, tracks and drives continuous improvements and corrective actions to improve supplier quality performance.
- Updates and maintains all internal and external department KMI's.
- Maintains quality assurance objectives and metrics.
- Maintains customer relationships, including scheduling of customer visits.
- Supports Quality Engineers in the development of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Gage R&R, Supplier qualification, Calibration systems and Corrective Action and Preventative Action.
- Maintain documentation and records of Quality department functions.
- Involvement in Advanced Product Quality Planning.
- Investigate nonconformities and develop, initiate and verify corrective action.
- Commitment to quality and a safe and healthful work environment for all employees.
- Assist the organization in implementation of Mafact, including lean, standardized work and continuous improvement activities.
- Attends and participates in the Fast Response, Mafact, Departmental meetings.
- Responsible to understand and able to problem solve following MPTSHB standard problem- solving process.
- Responsible to maintain professional and cooperative communication with all other employees. Treat co-workers with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employee's Charter and Core Values.
- Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business.
- Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits Cost saving improvement suggestions, CIP's.
- Manage multiple projects and deliverables while treating team members with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employee's Charter and Core Values.
- Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT's Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Develop Quality Team by coaching and mentoring individual team members
- Travel to other Magna offices, customers and suppliers as required.
General Responsibilities
These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be given by the supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.
- Actively and positively support the continued practice of Magna's Core Values.
- Must be flexible in fulfilling job responsibilities.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends, when required.
- Initiate and embrace company change.
- Comply and participate with the Company's Continuous Improvement program.
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
- Observe standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) as well as rules and regulations outlined in the employee handbook.
- Follows and ensure direct reports follow MIOSHA and MPTSHB safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) and lockout/tagout.
- Commitment to quality and a safe and healthful work environment for all employees. Drive stop and fix safety culture and support "Stop Work Safe" policy.
- Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT's Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Report any hazards or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
- Communicate, monitor and enforce Health and Safety programs and policies.
Global Leadership Competencies
Leading self
- Think Strategically: Considers and interprets information from a variety of sources to develop and implement strategies that align with the company's long-term objectives.
- Act Decisively: Makes timely and effective decisions by interpreting guidelines and policies, ensuring that actions support the overall goals of the organization.
- Champion Change: Influences organizational and cultural change by leading initiatives that introduce new processes, technologies, and practices to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Lead the Team: Facilitates the achievement of team results by providing clear direction, support, and motivation to team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Inspire Others: Promotes an environment for success within teams by recognizing and rewarding achievements, fostering collaboration, and encouraging continuous improvement.
- Think Top and Bottom Line - Understanding the Business: Applies in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, market trends, and business strategies to prioritize actions that drive profitability and growth.
- Prioritize Achievement: Leads self and others to meet high standards and achieve results by setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and holding team members accountable.
- Be Agile and Adapt: Thrives on changes and adapts to new situations by being flexible, open-minded, and proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities.
Additional Skills
- Language Skills: Requires extensive tact and communication skills (verbal and written) for direct customer communication. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English
- Mechanical / "Hands-on" skills: Must be comfortable with running and trouble-shooting machinery or has shown aptitude working on mechanical / electrical / pneumatic systems
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to create and interpret graphs.
- Reasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to use problem solving when presented with problems or duties that do not have immediate answers or results.
- Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient on the computer, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Project Management software. Prior experience utilizing AS400 Database software.
- Communication Skills: Must be able to relate / communicate well with people at all levels. Ability to use active listening. Ability to give positive and constructive feedback effectively.
- Problem Solving Skills: Is able to conduct individually or in team settings structured problem solving. Understands and can apply 5 Why mythology, Skillful in analysis of problems, research to identify root causes and find solutions, creativity to find robust and effective solutions to problems. Able to make decisions based on available information. Has sufficient technical knowledge to support effective problem solving.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly sit, stand and walk, speak and listen and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office setting and plant floor. The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate. The employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually low to moderate.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain
