Sr. Engineer – Advance Quality Full Time

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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:
Responsible for leading advance quality planning for automotive new product development and launches, ensuring compliance with OEM customer quality requirements. The role involves cross-functional coordination, ownership of core quality deliverables and driving defect prevention.
Detail Job Description:
Ford Customer Quality & Supplier Quality Professional (Remote Support)

• Strong expertise in Ford Customer Specific Requirements, IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP compliance.
• Manage Ford PPAP submissions and approvals including VPP, ePSW, SREA, PCN/MCN, liaison reports, engineering changes, cost kit PPAPs, etc.
• Drive risk identification, defect prevention, and early issue resolution using 8D, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 7 QC Tools
• Proficient in PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Layout Inspection, and CTQ / special process (CQI) requirements
• Lead Supplier Quality Management and New Supplier Development, including supplier onboarding, APQP documentation, audits, corrective actions, and performance tracking
• Act as key interface coordinating between suppliers, Magna counterparts, plants and Ford customer teams.
• Support plants in achieving on time Ford PPAP approvals and addressing customer feedback and concerns.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
• Participate in drawing reviews, engineering change management and cross functional project reviews.
• Conduct regular quality performance reviews with Ford customer.
• Proficient in Ford customer portals, SAP, PLM+, Run at Rate requests, supplier tracking databases and purchase order coordination.
• Provide multi plant and remote quality support, open to supplier site visits and audits.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, clear communication, cross functional collaboration and teamwork.
• Committed to maintaining a positive, compliant, and performance driven work environment.

Qualification, Experience & Skills and Competencies:
(Min & Max, industry) : 08 – 10 Year experience
Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Production/Automobile Engineering
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