The Quality Engineer will coordinate APQP for new programs, ensure compliance with IATF16949:2016, oversee quality management systems, and develop control plans while leading audits and implementing corrective actions.
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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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Quality Engineer wanted in Shepherdsville, Kentucky to coordinate APQP for new programs and product changes. Ensure IATF16949:2016 element compliance and serve as a representative as needed. Serve as QOS team leader or member as required. Implement corrective and preventive actions for customer, supplier, and production. Ensure that processes needed for the quality management system are established, implemented, and maintained. Report to top management on the performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement. Ensure and promote awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization. Serve as IATF16949:2016 lead auditor or internal auditor as required. Oversee the development of control plans and PFMEA, including receiving control plans. Comply with quality, environmental, and material management system requirements. Serve as ISO14001:2015 lead auditor and/or working group member as required. Utilize knowledge of automotive seat sewing technology, including QC101, 8D, Ishikawa 5W's methodologies for problem solving in multi-disciplinary teams; conduct sewing feasibility studies and production process analysis; develop new production methods and conduct red rabbit testing. Report all unsafe and unhealthy conditions, accidents, and injuries in a timely manner, and comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter and the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Perform other duties as needed. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering and 60 months of related experience Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer. The related experience must include Utilizing knowledge of automotive seat sewing technology, including QC101, 8D, Ishikawa 5W's methodologies for problem solving in multidisciplinary teams; conducting sewing feasibility studies and production process analysis; developing new production methods and conducting red rabbit testing. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; M-F, $111,446.00 per year. Please send resume to Ashleigh Barry, HR Programs Manager, Louisville Seating Systems, a division of Magna Seating of America, Inc., 30020 Cabot Drive, Novi, Michigan 48377.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating
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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Quality Engineer wanted in Shepherdsville, Kentucky to coordinate APQP for new programs and product changes. Ensure IATF16949:2016 element compliance and serve as a representative as needed. Serve as QOS team leader or member as required. Implement corrective and preventive actions for customer, supplier, and production. Ensure that processes needed for the quality management system are established, implemented, and maintained. Report to top management on the performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement. Ensure and promote awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization. Serve as IATF16949:2016 lead auditor or internal auditor as required. Oversee the development of control plans and PFMEA, including receiving control plans. Comply with quality, environmental, and material management system requirements. Serve as ISO14001:2015 lead auditor and/or working group member as required. Utilize knowledge of automotive seat sewing technology, including QC101, 8D, Ishikawa 5W's methodologies for problem solving in multi-disciplinary teams; conduct sewing feasibility studies and production process analysis; develop new production methods and conduct red rabbit testing. Report all unsafe and unhealthy conditions, accidents, and injuries in a timely manner, and comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter and the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Perform other duties as needed. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering and 60 months of related experience Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer. The related experience must include Utilizing knowledge of automotive seat sewing technology, including QC101, 8D, Ishikawa 5W's methodologies for problem solving in multidisciplinary teams; conducting sewing feasibility studies and production process analysis; developing new production methods and conducting red rabbit testing. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; M-F, $111,446.00 per year. Please send resume to Ashleigh Barry, HR Programs Manager, Louisville Seating Systems, a division of Magna Seating of America, Inc., 30020 Cabot Drive, Novi, Michigan 48377.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating
Top Skills
8D
Automotive Seat Sewing Technology
Iatf16949:2016
Ishikawa 5Ws Methodologies
Iso14001:2015
Qc101
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