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Magna International

Quality Engineer

Magna International, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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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 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 allowanceBiennial 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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