Job Title: Quality Systems Engineer
Reporting To: Senior Quality Engineer
About us
Magna Exteriors Sunderland are the highest-volume production of thermoplastic back door modules in Europe. The plant started mass production in 2021, and we are proud to be on the journey to become the global benchmark of Tailgate manufacturing.
We are an energetic, passionate team with expertise in the new most exciting materials and processes. Located in the North-East of England, we will continue to experiment and evolve, with a focus on advancing our knowledge and learning.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to helping manufacturers create bold, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes liftgates, door modules, exterior fascias and trim, front-end modules, active aerodynamic systems, running boards, sealing, trim and engineered glass. Advanced expertise in exterior design and lightweight composites is incorporated within each product line.
Guided by our Employee’s Charter, our core values are a reflection of who we are as individuals and as a company.
- Think Big
- Take Responsibility
- Never Settle
- Be Collaborative
About the Role
This role is responsible for leading and supporting the implementation and sustaining QMS, automotive, company and customer specific requirements into the business.
This role also includes:
- management of document control and related systems
- coordination of internal audit processes, and conducting regular audits
- regular communication, meetings and audit with customers
The role may also require support in other relevant areas of the business.
Your Responsibilities
- Support quality management and site management objectives and tasks
- Support quality management and site management reporting requirements
- Contribute towards the development and delivery of department and individual objectives to maintain/improve department and business performance
- Lead the development and embedding of the plant’s QMS system and customer requirements
- Lead customer & 3rd party audit preparation and audits, developing and driving improvement plans as required
- Lead internal auditing across the plant (safety, systems, processes, etc.), including the non-conformance management
- Implement and facilitate the change management process for the plant
- Manage the document control system
- Liaison with external parties as required (customers, suppliers, etc.)
- Provide regular feedback through various mechanisms i.e. daily, weekly and monthly reviews
- Ensure safe operating procedures are adhered to all times
- Support coaching and development activities as required
- Maintain responsible systems and metrics, including reporting as required
- Other duties commensurate to the role
Who we are looking for
Essential
- Experience of quality management systems, with creation of procedures and rolling out through business
- Good understanding of automotive requirements (IATF16949)
- Familiar with customer specific requirements
- Experience of change management processes
- Excellent organization skills and management of priorities
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to all levels of internal and external customers
- Computer literate, including MS office applications
- Previous experience of leading and coaching teams
- Experienced auditor
- Resilient, self-driven and positive approach
- Prepared to work within remit and across functions/levels as required
- Systematic and logical approach
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Nissan ANPQP experience
- Experience of working within the automotive sector
- IATF16949 Lead-auditor
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 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.
In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:
- An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities
- On site gym
- Canteen
- Parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles
- My Staff Shop – exclusive discounts and savings
- Referral Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Eye tests
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Exclusive car discount
- Flexible Working & Hybrid Working upon request/consideration