Magna Engineered Glass: Quality Test Technician (Level 1) 1st Shift

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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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Technician role at Magna Engineered Glass is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance with internal quality systems and customer requirements. This position supports quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations, including product testing, audits, and issue resolution. The role partners with operations, engineering, and customers to investigate nonconformances, support corrective and preventive actions, and drive continuous improvement. The position may also provide customer-facing quality support, assist with product launches, and contribute to the development and maintenance of quality standards, control plans, and testing procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:`
· Perform product testing and inspection using defined testing methods, fixtures, and measurement systems to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer specifications.
· Audit products, processes, and documentation to verify conformance with IATF 16949 requirements, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality systems.
· Utilize and analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to monitor process performance, identify trends, and initiate containment or corrective actions as required.
Initiates production stops or escalates quality concerns in accordance with established procedures when nonconforming product or process conditions are identified.
· Lead and/or support in-house and on-site customer product sorts, re-inspections, and containment activities to address quality concerns; train production operators on off-line inspection and containment activities as needed. (Role may require lifting up to 50 lbs.)
· Issues, maintains and implements activities relating to corrective and/or preventative action. Provides input on causes or reasons for quality problems and recommends process changes if necessary.
· Investigate internal and customer-reported nonconformances; visually inspect customer returns, determine product disposition, and coordinate containment, rework, or scrap decisions in alignment with quality procedures.
· Perform measurement system analysis, including fixture reliability and repeatability (R&R), to ensure accuracy and consistency of inspection and test results.
· Develop, analyze, and execute product testing procedures and inspection methods in accordance with control plans and quality engineering direction.
· Support product launches and engineering changes by assisting with quality planning activities, inspection setup, validation testing, and early production containment as required.
· Establish and maintain visual quality standards and inspection criteria in collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.
· Initiate and support updates to control plans, inspection plans, IPICS, and control charts based on SPC data, audit findings, or corrective action outcomes.
· Represent operations quality when communicating with internal teams and external customers regarding quality issues, inspection results, and control limits.
· Conduct internal quality system and process audits in support of company, customer, and IATF 16949 requirements.
· Compile, analyze, and summarize quality data and metrics for reporting purposes, including monthly or customer-required quality reports.
· Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
· Perform all duties in compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; promptly report unsafe conditions, hazards, or workplace injuries.
· Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
· Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
Level I (0382)
Perform repetitive product testing and inspection processes using defined testing methods, fixtures, and measurement systems to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer specifications.
Support containment, sorting, and corrective action activities under the direction of higher-level technicians or supervision.
Work is minimally complex and requires limited independent judgment.
Escalates quality concerns for investigation and resolution.
Requires 0-2 years manufacturing or quality experience
Level II (0204)
Independently perform quality inspections, testing, audits, and containment activities.
Analyze SPC data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Serve as a resource for production personnel and Level I technicians.
Work involves moderate complexity and requires sound judgment in evaluating quality concerns.
Requires 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing quality role
Level III (0135)
Lead complex quality investigations, customer concerns, audits, and corrective action activities.
Provide technical leadership for containment, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct advanced quality data analysis and recommend system or process improvements.
Mentor and train Level I and II technicians.
Work is highly complex and requires substantial independent judgment, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.
Serve as a key customer-facing quality representative when required.
Typically requires 5 or more years experience in a manufacturing quality role with demonstrated leadership of quality investigations, audits, and corrective action activities
REQUIREMENTS:
· High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
· 0–5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role, preferably within an automotive (IATF 16949) environment.
· Working knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and customer-specific requirements (CSR).
· Experience with product inspection, testing methods, and use of basic measurement tools; ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
· Working knowledge of SPC, data analysis, and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, MDCAR).
· Experience supporting corrective and preventive actions, audits, and containment activities.
· Ability to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing and Engineering and communicate quality issues internally and with customers as needed.
· Ability to work in a shop-floor environment, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
· Commitment to safety and compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
· Knowledge of safety standards and protocols in manufacturing environments.
· English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Office Environment: 30%
· Plant Environment: 70%
· The employee must be able to tolerate walking/standing for extended periods of time.
· It requires (Near/Far/Depth/Color) vision in order to be able to tolerate the eye strain associated with working on a computer throughout the workday.
· Must be able to tolerate the use of a keyboard and mouse on average 3 hours per workday.
· While working in the Plant environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes, and various levels of temperatu

Skills
Data Analysis, Documentation