Quality Engineer

Company: Magna International Inc.
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Number: 34654

Group: Cosma International

Division: CCMi

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: Battle Creek











Group Description



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 description: Role Summary

Responsible for participating in development and maintenance of APQP, PPAP, and ISO/TS 16949 documentation. Participate in preparation and maintenance of process inspection instructions, reports, and quality alerts.









Key Responsibilities

Achieve department objectives in support of company production, quality, and safety goals

Work effectively with all departments and associates for continual improvement of Cosma Casting methods, procedures, and policies; assist in the implementation of aforementioned

Communicate effectively with company personnel, customers, and suppliers

Attend and participate in department meetings, plant meetings, and training; participate in customer visitations as designated by the Quality Assurance Manager

Support new program launches and customer expectations while providing quality leadership during pre-production builds

Provide reports as required by the Quality Assurance Manager

Handle confidential information on a regular basis

Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example

Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communications and Fair Treatment

Participate in Continual Improvement activities

Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Lead and direct internal and external Quality system events such as TS-16949 audits and Q1 audits, ect.

Ensure that customer requirements are incorporated into product functional specifications and lead risk and failure analysis (PFEMA) to ensure functional specification requirements are fully met during process/design validation with suppliers









Key Qualifications/Requirements

Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction

Able to work well with others; maintain positive employee relations

Familiarity with Quality Assurance practices and procedures including statistical process control, blueprint reading, GD&T, use of measuring devices, checking aids / fixtures, computer applications, mechanical testing, customer and ISO/TS 16949 requirements

Able to prepare, read, write, and interpret written reports, procedures, instructions and guidelines

Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, associates, suppliers and customers

Able to organize, schedule, and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Able to work flexible and additional hours

Able to use computer and software as required

Must be able to understand written instructions







Education and Experience





Associates Degree Required, Bachelor degree in technical field preferred or equivalent experience

At least 5 years in a Quality Engineer Role

At least 2 years project management experience

Knowledge of Cosma Casting processes, policies, and procedures.

Advanced Knowledge of customer and ISO/TS 16949 requirements

Knowledge of automotive fabrication processes

Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning methods

Basic Tolerance Skills

Knowledge of B.I.W. part to part

Basic welding knowledge from Quality and reliability aspects

Basic sampling knowledge regarding B.I.W. components

Experience managing suppliers and related supplier issues

Advanced Knowledge in Quality systems development

Strong computer skills required

Strong organizational and Leadership skills

Strong understanding of business finance and metrics

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs







Additional Information

Work Environment





Combination of office and manufacturing plant, with an emphasis on manufacturing plant

The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Salary Exempt pay position, primarily on first shift; flexible hours are required

Requires travel to customer and tooling facilities as needed







Other Considerations

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their Team Leader

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise

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