Lead SQD Electronics Engineer

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

8D, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Auditing, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Contingency Plans, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electronic Engineering, Follow Through, Leadership, Localization, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Audit, Metrics, Operations Guidelines, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Powertrain, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Management, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Productivity Management, Project Development, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Surface Mount Technology, Sustainability, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Troy, Michigan

POSTED

8 days ago

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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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position leads the Supplier Quality Development Engineers (SQDE) for the Magna Powertrain (MPT) team in Troy, MI. The Supplier Quality Development Electronics Engineering Lead ensures electrical components (PCBA, SMT, sensors) meets quality standards by auditing suppliers, managing PPAP/APQP and driving corrective actions. Will process standardization with respect to launch programs by supporting SQDE projects principally in MPT North America. The individual will ensure compliance while focusing on flawless launch initiatives for MPT North America Programs.

ESSENTIAL TASKS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct and oversee various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers to MPT Supplier Capability Assessments, Run-at-Rates, Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required. Monitor supplier performance (Incidents, PPM's, COPQ) and develop / implement effective action plans to improve poor performing suppliers. Ability to identify supplier improvements (process, quality system, etc.) and ensure effective actions are taken to improve KMIs Issue supplier performance PC's and follow through to completion. Disposition supplier PPAP's and 8D's (5-Why). Manage Cost Recovery process with suppliers. Coordinate Supplier Change Requests. Support manufacturing locations on supplier related performance issues (conduct 8D verification, review containment process). Conduct supplier quality procedure / process type training and awareness activities with suppliers (SRM, PPAP, etc.). Support new program launches, supplier localization, resourcing projects, etc. Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution. Follow and uphold Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies. Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF). Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost. Develop effective partnerships with suppliers' leadership and MPT functional leaders to improve supplier capability through supplier assessments, clear and concise communication, feedback and training. Maintains and reviews pass-through characteristics. Facilitates the development plans for process control, capability and sustainability at the supplier. Work with SQD Team to oversee and ensure suppliers APQP activities align with program launch events and deliver against associated milestones and metrics. Ensures potential risks to plan are managed and communicated to the appropriate function. Assists in identifying, communicating and resolving early-stage supplier quality problems. Work with new and existing suppliers to ensure quality system implementation and continuous improvement. Tracks the improvement and initiates countermeasures if progress does not meet MPT expectations. Coordinate prescribed assessments of potential new suppliers and provide a recommendation to the Purchasing group. Ensure proper approval and documentation practices are followed for any process, material or tooling change at suppliers. Ensure suppliers provide thorough information to support development of new projects including PFMEAs, risk limitation and contingency planning, Process Control Plans and Process Capability Studies. Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
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About the Company

Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Automotive and Parts Mfg

FOUNDED

1957

WEBSITE

http://www.magna.com/

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