Supplier Quality Engineer

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:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans, supports, and implements supplier quality programs to improve the quality of products purchased by the Company. Evaluates, selects, and develops supply base and assesses new supplier technology to obtain maximum quality and productivity levels. Formulates and/or assists in formulating internal/external supplier quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards. Imposes Division's quality standards on supply base and ensures compliance. Monitors and controls cost, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Serves as a technical liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered. Participates in quality planning during launch phase of new products. Champions continuous improvement efforts by leading supplier development projects/programs. Researches, recommends, and supports implementation of new and/or existing quality assurance processes of suppliers. Performs other duties as necessary. May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties will be performed at both levels within the progression. At level I, work is primarily routine and focused on daily workflow requirements that involve detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard tests. Guidance is provided either by instruction received on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions; or in the form of independently evaluating, selecting, and applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or systems. Decisions involve limited risk to the organization. Primarily involves entry through intermediate level work. At level II, work is moderately complex and difficult in character and requires program/project management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard company procedures and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into data applicable to the particular assignment. Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field. At level III, work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills. Functioning with full competency/mastery of work areas, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignments. Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results. Primarily involves senior/advanced level work and supervises other multifunctional staff (e.g. Tactical, Strategic, Launch SQA).

• Plans, supports, and implements supplier quality programs. Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads and directs technical work and departmental efforts related to quality engineering activities to improve the quality of products purchased by the Company.
• Provides quality engineering support by evaluating, selecting and developing a supply base and assesses new supplier technology to obtain maximum quality and productivity levels. Reviews and audits supplier products, processes, and/or systems performance and provides suggestions for improvement.
• Formulates and/or assists in formulating internal and external supplier quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards. Imposes Division's quality standards on supply base and ensures compliance.
• Monitors and controls cost, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects and reports progress as required.
• Serves as a technical liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.
• Participates in quality planning during launch phase of new products. Works with suppliers and Advanced Quality Engineering to develop Advanced Quality tools for suppliers during the development phase of a new product. Works with suppliers to support them in the Production Part Approval Process leading to full approval of their product for production use.
• Champions continuous improvement efforts by leading supplier development projects/programs. Researches, recommends, and supports implementation of new and/or existing quality assurance processes of suppliers. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in each situation respectively.
• Performs other duties as necessary. May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff.

REQUIREMENTS:
Level I

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field with understanding of quality engineering practices, principles, processes, etc.; or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to quality engineering.
• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties.
• Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job. Strong computer background with ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new suppliers, products and processes. Must be able to initiate implementation of continuous improvement processes.

Level II (in addition to above requirements)

• Minimum three years experience in quality engineering, project/program management; or equivalent. Must have thorough and complete knowledge of respective field. Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, suppliers, and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity. Must be able to work independently with some latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously. Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and present information. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions.

Level III (in addition to above requirements)

• Minimum eight years of progressive professional level experience with technical expertise in functional area and full competency/mastery of work area.
• Strong leadership skills. Must be able to work independently with considerable latitude for unreviewed action.
• Excellent communication/negotiation skills with peers and suppliers in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas. Must be able to manage staff toward interdepartmental goals.

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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting