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Paint Quality Engineer

Magna International, Inc

  • Newaygo, Michigan
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling. Prepare, coordinate, and submit 8D problem-solving reports to Customer Quality Engineers (QEs) for paint-related issues, ensuring timely containment, corrective action implementation, and customer communication.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewaygo, Michigan
    IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1957
    Websitehttp://www.magna.com/

    Description

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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:

    The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

    Job Responsibilities:

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Plans, supports, and implements total quality programs. Designs, specifies, and installs quality control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment. Formulates and/or assists in formulating quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards. Monitors and controls costs, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Serves as a liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered and prevent potential quality problems. Assists internal and external contacts to resolve product and process problems. Investigates and solves manufacturing-related problems in assigned area using formal problem-solving tools. Analyzes and develops suppliers' products to obtain maximum productivity and reviews performance in operation and provides suggestions for improvement. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, implements, and administers new and/or existing quality assurance processes. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in each situation respectively. Performs other duties as necessary. May supervise and provide work direction to other staff.

    • Provide hands-on support to the Paint Team in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving process-related issues.
    • Lead and facilitate continuous improvement activities to enhance paint process performance and product quality.
    • Develop, execute, and analyze designed experiments (DOE) to validate process improvements and optimize operating parameters.
    • Monitor, evaluate, and document the effectiveness of implemented changes to ensure sustained improvements and achievement of quality objectives.
    • Utilize data-driven problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
    • Lead the investigation of paint-related customer and internal quality concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
    • Prepare, coordinate, and submit 8D problem-solving reports to Customer Quality Engineers (QEs) for paint-related issues, ensuring timely containment, corrective action implementation, and customer communication.
    • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and customer teams to drive resolution of paint quality concerns and prevent recurrence.

    KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The following duties will be performed at both levels within the progression. At level I, work is primarily routine and focused on daily workflow requirements that involve detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard tests. Guidance is provided either by instruction received on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions; or in the form of independently evaluating, selecting, and applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or systems. Decisions involve limited risk to the organization. Primarily involves entry through intermediate level work. At level II, work is moderately complex and difficult in character and requires program/project management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard company procedures and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into data applicable to the assignment. Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field.

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    About Company

    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.

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