Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

Magna Electronics is a premier supplier for the global automotive industry, specializing in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of complex electronic systems. We are passionate about transforming mobility by creating smarter, cleaner, safer, and lighter automotive technologies. As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), you will work in a partnership environment with suppliers, utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to support corporate and divisional quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead Supplier 8D’s on all supplier product issues in an urgent and timely manner.
• Communicate effectively and timely with suppliers on product quality issues.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Work directly with suppliers to create corrective action plans addressing process failures.
• Lead implementation of containment activities in plant for supplier-related issues.
• Support advanced teams during new launch transition phases.
• Ensure supplier quality meets required standards during new product launches.
• Validate supplier process controls for reliability and capability levels.
• Approve Supplier PPAP’s in a timely manner and manage yearly PPAP’s for carryover products.
• Coordinate required incoming inspections.
• Lead monthly supplier performance reviews for top poor-performing suppliers, monitoring corrective action plans.
• Lead supplier escalations in collaboration with the purchasing team for resolutions.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure accuracy of internal systems and processes following Magna’s audit procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor cost recovery for supplier-related topics.
• Develop and obtain supplier-approved boundary/PPAP samples and maintain them throughout the production cycle.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to supplier products.
• Monitor and drive timely closure of supplier-initiated engineering change requests.
• Lead effective closure of supplier complaints through to disposition and financial renumeration.
• Participate in and lead root cause analysis for warranty returns, follow up with customers, and provide data analysis.
• Manage internal line rejections from root cause analysis through to supplier complaint closure, analyzing trends and driving corrective actions.
• Drive product improvement based on internal line rejects, OEM returns, and warranty issues.
• Set and drive quarterly goals to meet objectives, creating and maintaining performance KPIs.
• Meet all commitments, confronting and elevating issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality development engineering, with a strong understanding of practices, principles, processes, and commodity manufacturing.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in utilizing standard and specialized measuring equipment such as gages.
• Strong knowledge of PCB board assembly and fabrication (asset).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor devices and their characteristics (asset).
• Capability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, and present information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FMEA’s, APQP, PPAP, and Continuous Improvement (Kaizen).
• Ability to work independently with latitude for unviewed action or decision.
• Proven ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support others through training.
• Experience in researching, recommending, and overseeing the implementation of new products, materials, and processes.
• Minimal travel occasionally required (10-20%).
• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment with multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues.

Benefits

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees by providing support and resources needed to succeed. As part of our global team, you will experience exciting and varied responsibilities along with a wide range of development prospects. We believe your career path should be as unique as you are.