Senior Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Senior Supplier Quality Development Engineer

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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. Magna Powertrain is 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 drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities

Mission of the Position :

Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE) ensures process standardization with respect to launch programs by supporting Supplier Constraint Management and SQDE projects principally in Magna Powertrain (MPT) North America (NA) Driveline Systems. The individual will ensure compliance while focusing on production controls, logistics and flawless launch initiatives for MPT NA Driveline System Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier-related audits on potential, new and current suppliers to Magna Powertrain : Supplier Capability Assessments, Run-at-Rates, Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required.
• Monitor supplier performance (Incidents, PPMs, COPQ) and develop / implement effective action plans to improve underperforming suppliers.
• Identify supplier improvements (process, quality system, etc.) and ensure effective actions are taken to improve KMIs.
• Support Supplier initiated Change Requests.
• Support manufacturing locations on supplier-related performance issues (conduct 8D verification, review containment process).
• Support new program launches, supplier localization, resourcing projects, etc.
• Monitor and confirm supplier's achievement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure the supplier consistently achieves First Time Quality (FTQ) targets.
• Assess supplier staff turnover rate and its potential impact on quality and delivery.
• Validate supplier staffing strategy to ensure sufficient and competent staffing levels.
• Confirm the availability and adequacy of tools and equipment at the supplier's site.
• Verify the effectiveness and timeliness of the supplier's maintenance practices.
• Guarantee the supplier's awareness and adherence to Magna's specific requirements.
• Oversee the supplier's on-time delivery performance.
• Confirm the supplier's use of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and its impact on performance.
• Validate the supplier's implementation and management of 5S principles.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to the established quality management system (IATF).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.

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Requirements And Qualifications

Health & Safety / Magna Standards / Additional Requirements

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

This job description reflects the core elements of a position. There may be additional requirements based on local laws and regulations which could be attached as an addendum.

Work Environment

Willingness to travel (approximately 50-80% domestic and international), valid Passport. While working in this environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by manufacturing processes.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna respects data privacy and GDPR requirements.

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