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Quality Engineer

Magna International, Inc

Birmingham, Alabama

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
8D, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Cafeteria, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Chassis Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Engineering, External Audit, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 14001, Laboratory, Machine Tool, Metrics, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Product Development, Product Engineering, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Statistics, TS 16949, Time Management
LOCATION
Birmingham, Alabama
POSTED
30+ 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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Job Overview

The Quality Engineer supports the development of new products by ensuring all customer, TS16949, and regulatory requirements are met, while leading quality planning, PPAP activities, and continuous improvement initiatives in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, and all levels of plant personnel.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Lead APQP activities and ensure all program deliverables are met.
  • Prepare and submit PPAP documentation for new products and engineering changes.
  • Maintain and update Control Plans, PFMEA, and associated quality documentation.
  • Conduct statistical studies, analyze data, and drive corrective actions.
  • Coordinate problem-solving efforts for internal and external non-conformances.
  • Support fixture builds, including cost, design, quality, and timing.
  • Validate measurements and metrics with approved laboratories.
  • Set and maintain internal boundary samples; obtain customer sign-off when required.
  • Provide timely resolution of customer concerns and quality complaints.
  • Participate in customer and external audits (TS16949, ISO14001, etc.).
  • Train operations team members on quality processes, tools, and requirements.

Experience And Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED required; technical degree/certificate in Quality Engineering preferred (CQE).
  • Minimum 3 years of automotive or manufacturing quality engineering experience, including new program launches.
  • Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC). Hands-on understanding of GD&T, statistics, flow diagrams, and control plans.
  • Experience using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.).
  • Ability to interpret internal procedures, customer requirements, and engineering documentation. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings and work collaboratively at all levels. High integrity, professionalism, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

  • Prior experience with ISO/TS 16949 and ISO14001 processes.
  • Root-cause and corrective-action expertise (8D, 5-Phase, Drill Deep methods).

Benefits

  • Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar
  • annual events (Summer cookouts, Christmas party, etc.)
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Annual shoe allowance
  • biennial prescription safety glasses allowance
  • Perfect attendance rewards (Hourly employees)
  • Medical Dental Day
  • Education assistance
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

About the Company

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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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