Quality Technician - 1st Shift

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

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 Summary

Interprets and initiates various elements of the Magna Mirrors quality system. Performs product testing and audits products and processes to ensure system compliance with customer requirements/specifications. Leads in-house and/or on-site customer product sorts and re-inspections to resolve quality issues which may require lifting of 40 lbs. or more. Issues, maintains and implements activities corrective/preventative action. Provides input on quality problems and recommends process changes if necessary. Assists in and/or leads customer driven root cause analysis processes (i.e. DCAR & 8D). Visually inspects customer part returns and determines disposition on any non-conforming product. Performs fixture reliability/repeatability analysis to test accuracy of measurement. Performs other duties as necessary including providing product launch support to Quality Engineers. Properly handles and disposes of any hazardous waste material. May set visual standards, analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and initiate changes in control plans, IPICS, charts. May represent operations quality when conveying information to customers and establishing control limits. May develop/analyzes product testing procedures and set up testing. Performs quality systems audits in support of Company and Customer standards

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs product testing using a variety of methods. Audits products and processes to ensure system compliance with customer requirements/specifications. Uses and understands SPC applications.
• Leads in-house and/or on-site customer product sorts and re-inspections to resolve quality issues which may require lifting of 40 lbs. or more. Trains operators on off-line part inspection to help contain product quality problems.
• 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. Assists in and/or leads customer driven root cause analysis processes (i.e. DCAR & 8D).
• Visually inspects customer part returns and determines disposition on any non-conforming product (i.e. Company or customer origin). Gathers and summarizes data for monthly quality reports.
• Performs fixture reliability/repeatability analysis to test accuracy of measurement.
• Reviews scrap with production personnel and performs minor reworks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must maintain proper vision requirements
• Must be able to maintain alertness to their surroundings.

Your preferred qualifications

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.

Site Benefits

As a part of our compensation package, Magna South Carolina offers the below benefits:

• 401K
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription coverages, pay for the ones you need, not the ones you don't!
• Company Paid Short term and Long term disability
• Competitive vacation plan
• Company paid safety prescription glasses and other PPE as needed
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness gym and smoking cessation programs
• Profit Sharing/bonuses for hourly and salary employees
• Mentorship and Leadership development programs

AND many more!

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.