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What we offer:

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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:

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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 Responsibilities:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all products, processes, and systems meet internal and customer quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility. This role serves as a key liaison between production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to identify root causes of quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive defect prevention. The Quality Engineer applies problem-solving


methodologies, advanced quality planning tools, and industry standards (such as IATF 16949, ISO9001, and customer-specific requirements) to maintain compliance and exceed customer expectations. In addition, this position plays a critical role in developing quality systems, monitoring performance metrics, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and zero-defect manufacturing within the organization.

Role Responsibilities

Directly lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) projects and provide Quality-focused support on FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis) interrogation, improvement and application Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) Monitor production processes and quality performance using statistical methods (SPC, MSA) to ensure compliance with specifications Partner with manufacturing teams to develop process controls to reduce scrap and rework Support customer and supplier quality issue investigations and drive timely resolution Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements Develop and maintain Control Plans, Work Instructions, and quality documentation Drive continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles Prepare quality reports, metrics, and presentations for management review Participate in internal and external audits to support certification and customer requirements Support the NPI team, where required, to ensure the phased/gated deliverables in the APQP process are met on time Analyze performance data, produce reports and tracking databases, and make appropriate recommendations to guide systemic maturation Ability to identify opportunities for improvement within the department Promote the company's HSE policies across the department and plant Flexibility to carry out other duties as and when required

Essential Experience

Knowledge and experience with the PPAP & APQP processes Experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility Strong analytical skills Strong understanding of the Quality Core Tools - APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP Experience in root cause analysis and practical problem solving Proficient with Business Operating Systems in accordance with IATF 16949 Computer literacy

Desirable Experience

Die casting experience Metallurgical experience/knowledge - mechanical testing, mass spectrometry, microscopy Metrology experience - understanding of CMM & blue/white light scanning technologies with good knowledge of GD&T systems IATF 16949 Internal Auditor qualification Bachelor's degree in engineering Six Sigma qualifications Leadership experience, directly managing a team

Personal Attributes

Good interpersonal skills with hands-on problem-solving expertise Self-motivated, able to initiate and follow tasks through to completion Analytical with a data-driven mindset Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Objectivity - display the ability to effectively challenge Open minded to the impact of suggestions from the team Good leadership and interpersonal skills Effective communicator through all necessary media Eligibility to work in the UK

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

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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