Manufacturing Metrology & Compliance Technician

Manufacturing Metrology & Compliance Technician — Magna Engineered Glass

Help us ship right-the-first-time parts by safeguarding measurement integrity, auditing processes, and driving corrective action in a fast-moving automotive glass environment.

Why this role matters

• Our customers expect zero-defect glass assemblies. You’ll be the point person ensuring our product and process controls meet IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Your analysis of SPC data and measurement system performance prevents escapes and stabilizes processes.
• When a risk appears, you lead swift containment and escalate or stop production to protect the customer.

Core accountabilities

• Inspect and test product using approved methods, fixtures, and measurement systems to confirm conformance to internal and customer specs.
• Plan and execute audits of products, processes, and documentation against IATF 16949 and CSRs; document findings and verify closure.
• Track, analyze, and act on SPC signals; trigger containment and initiate corrective actions when trends emerge.
• Lead/support customer and in-house sorts, re-inspections, and containment; train operators to perform off-line checks.
• Administer corrective and preventive action activities (8D/MDCAR), including cause analysis, action planning, and effectiveness checks.
• Investigate internal and customer nonconformances; inspect returns, define disposition, and coordinate rework, scrap, or additional controls.
• Perform Measurement System Analyses, including fixture reliability and R&R studies, to maintain accuracy and repeatability.
• Develop/execute inspection and testing procedures in alignment with control plans and Quality Engineering guidance.
• Support launches and engineering changes—quality plan inputs, inspection setup, validation testing, and early production containment.
• Create/maintain visual standards and inspection criteria with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Update control plans, inspection plans, IPICS, and control charts using SPC results, audit learnings, and CAPA outcomes.
• Represent Operations Quality with internal teams and customers on issues, results, and control limits.
• Compile and present quality metrics, including monthly and customer-mandated reporting.
• Handle hazardous materials and waste per EHS procedures; comply with all safety and regulatory requirements; promptly report hazards/incidents.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture; perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & skills

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification (Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering Technology) preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality; automotive/IATF 16949 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and CSRs; familiar with internal quality systems.
• Proficient with inspection/testing and basic metrology; reads engineering drawings/specifications.
• Skilled in SPC, data analysis, and structured problem solving (8D, MDCAR); experienced with CAPA, audits, and containment.
• Strong communicator; partners cross-functionally and interacts with customers as needed.
• Safety-focused with knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols; comfortable on the shop floor and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• English proficiency required; Spanish bilingual preferred.

Environment & travel

• Time split: Office 30% / Plant 70%.
• Extended walking/standing; routine computer work requiring near/far/depth/color vision; typical keyboard/mouse use ~3 hours/day.
• Exposure to machinery, moving equipment/materials, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes, and variable temperatures.
• Occasional travel (~once per quarter) to meetings, sub-suppliers, and gauge/automation shops for gauge R&R and safe-launch support.

Physical requirements

• Stand 6–12 hours per day.
• Lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per hour.
• Frequent bending, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Repetitive hand use including gripping, grasping, pinching, and squeezing.

Competencies you’ll demonstrate

• Quality Systems & Compliance: Consistently applies IATF 16949, CSRs, and internal standards.
• Problem Solving & CI: Uses SPC and 8D/MDCAR to find root causes and implement lasting improvements.
• Technical & Analytical: Executes rigorous inspection/test methods; interprets drawings/control plans; translates data into action.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works seamlessly with Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering; communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Tools & proficiencies

• Troubleshooting; SPC; 5 Why; advanced inspection & gage measurement; blueprint reading.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience.