Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Magna’s Cosma group provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers, delivering lightweight and innovative automotive products. The position supports production, engineering, and quality functions within a dynamic, safety‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Production, Engineering, and Quality activities.
• Analyze and solve quality problems; prepare inspection plans and instructions; select sampling plans; develop procedures; train inspectors; perform audits; analyze quality costs and data; apply statistical methods for process control.
• Process, gather, and disposition non‑conforming material.
• Follow plant safety rules, wear PPE, and address safety concerns immediately, promoting a zero‑injury environment.
• Embrace Magna’s culture, Employee Charter, Operational Excellence, and Core Values (Think Big, Take Responsibility, Never Settle, Be Collaborative).
• Adhere to MST’s Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Practice open‑door communication and 5S housekeeping principles.
• Conduct material and component testing at all manufacturing stages.
• Prepare, conduct, and report on applicable testing.
• Perform receiving, in‑process, and final inspections as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Conduct capability studies as required.
• Prepare and evaluate dimensional reports, analyze results, and initiate corrective actions.
• Audit and evaluate assembly check fixtures for proper adjustment and function; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Control all quality records and documentation required by the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager.
• Develop gauging instructions and methods; perform gauge repeatability & reproducibility studies.
• Train employees in the use of check/assembly fixtures.
• Audit employees and processes that impact product and system quality.
• Assist with sample submissions for customer PPAP deliverables.
• Maintain gauge records.
• Perform all functions in a legal, ethical, and professional manner.
• Assist in problem‑solving, implementation of corrective and preventative actions, and continuous improvement plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Quality technician training and/or experience (or equivalent experience at the Quality Manager’s discretion).
• Experience using standard measurement, inspection, and test equipment for sheet‑metal parts and assemblies.
• Computer knowledge and skills, including CMS usage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) as it relates to sheet‑metal stampings and assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Organizational skills.
• Mechanical skills and knowledge.
• Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods, walk stairs, stand for long periods, stoop, bend, and lift up to 30 lb.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Walking up and down staircases.
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lb) and occasional stooping and bending.
• Standing for long periods.

Equipment / Tools Used

• Various gauges, hand tools, and software as required.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Above‑average computer skills.
• Experience with quality principles and SPC knowledge.