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Supplier Quality Development Engineer - Mechanical

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Hybrid
Novi, MI
Senior level
Hybrid
Novi, MI
Senior level
The Supplier Quality Development Engineer focuses on supplier development programs to mitigate risks and enhance the quality of purchased products. Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards, leading continuous improvement efforts, and conducting audits. The role involves collaboration with internal and external teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
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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:
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:
PROFILE:
Plans, supports and implements supplier development programs to identify risk and improve quality of
purchased products. Evaluates, selects and develops supply base and assesses new supplier technology to obtain
maximum quality and productivity levels. Formulates and/or assists creating internal/external supplier development
control policies and procedures, and development of quality standards. Ensures suppliers are compliant to corporate
quality standards. 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 continuous improvement efforts by leading supplier development projects/programs. Research,
Recommend, and support implementation of new and/or existing quality assurance processes of suppliers. Performs
other duties as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead development activities for underperforming suppliers through the Top Focus process.
  • Conduct onsite assessment of potential suppliers.
  • Participate in supplier tech reviews.
  • Monitor supplier performance and identify underperforming suppliers.
  • Support in corrective action review for major customer events
  • Participate and monitor the supplier APQP process.
  • Conduct various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers utilizing Supplier Capability Assessments, Run-at-Rates, Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.


HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure all safety and non-safety rules and regulations are followed.
  • Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.
  • Review and adhere to CTC's health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, and policies.
  • Immediately report accidents, hazards, defects, or non-compliance issues to management
  • Works and acts in a manner that will not hurt him/herself or any other worker.
  • Understand and uphold the policies that prohibit workplace violence and harassment.
  • Participate in all mandatory training.
  • In addition to the above, the duties include those specified under the Occupational Safety & Health Act


QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Degree in a technical discipline preferred.
  • 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to develop suppliers to meet global OEM regulations and requirements.
  • Experienced in supplier evaluation and development, continuous quality improvement, and open issues management.
  • Solid understanding of APQP/PPAP requirements including Process Control Plan, SPC, GD&T, DFMEA, PFMEA
  • Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
  • Hands on mentality with a proactive approach to identify and avoid problems in an early stage.
  • Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Strong technical, engineering and communication skills in a global automotive environment.
  • Solid organizational and project management skills and demonstrated effectiveness to lead and collaborate with cross functional/global teams.
  • Strong drive to complete assignments on time in order to ensure flawless series production launches.
  • Experienced auditing external suppliers.
  • Certified Auditor to IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 certified auditor.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 50% (national/international)


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

Top Skills

Apqp
Dfmea
Gd&T
Iatf 16949
Iso 9001
Manufacturing
Pfmea
Ppap
Process Control Plan
Root Cause Analysis
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