Supplier Quality Engineer II - Software - Magna International, Inc
Auburn Hills, MI
About the Job
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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQE) for Software (SW) is a key role at MAGNA Electronics which is responsible for working with its external supplier's release approval and delivery of quality software.
The SQE-SW is responsible for the accountability of assigned suppliers, from the approval process to the end of life (Cradle to Grave). Following the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (S-APQP), and all Magna Electronics methods and standards from the release process, thru serial production, service parts, until the products end of life.
Activities include the verification of the supplier's understanding and application of design requirements, statement of work, specifications, industry, automotive, ASPICE, customer and MAGNA Standards. SQE-SW assures component project timing to ensure a timely and flawless launch of new parts and continued delivery through the life of serial production. The SQE will work with internal teams such as Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Project teams to plan quality events and resolve issues.
The SQE-SW is responsible for all software suppliers. Focusing on the overall software performance for Quality and continuous improvement. Ensuring that the suppliers' practices and procedures are consistent with Magna Electronics requirements. Maintains responsibility for coordinating, reporting, and evaluating Magna Electronics standards, ASPIC requirements, Go, See & Fix Activities for SW. Overseeing and/or performing required audits and assessments as required. Establish a yearly (with three-year forecast) Supplier audit plan. Participate, lead and follow-up on supplier audits and the development activities resulting from audits and "Go & See" activities.
Sets annual targets with each supplier within the software commodity.Drives and monitors Quality improvements with suppliers to meet if not exceed targets.Oversees and drives target improvement audits and activities through the assessment of standards, Supplier Scoring, and with Plant Supplier Quality, Project Teams, and Purchasing.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (SQE-SW) :
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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQE) for Software (SW) is a key role at MAGNA Electronics which is responsible for working with its external supplier's release approval and delivery of quality software.
The SQE-SW is responsible for the accountability of assigned suppliers, from the approval process to the end of life (Cradle to Grave). Following the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (S-APQP), and all Magna Electronics methods and standards from the release process, thru serial production, service parts, until the products end of life.
Activities include the verification of the supplier's understanding and application of design requirements, statement of work, specifications, industry, automotive, ASPICE, customer and MAGNA Standards. SQE-SW assures component project timing to ensure a timely and flawless launch of new parts and continued delivery through the life of serial production. The SQE will work with internal teams such as Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Project teams to plan quality events and resolve issues.
The SQE-SW is responsible for all software suppliers. Focusing on the overall software performance for Quality and continuous improvement. Ensuring that the suppliers' practices and procedures are consistent with Magna Electronics requirements. Maintains responsibility for coordinating, reporting, and evaluating Magna Electronics standards, ASPIC requirements, Go, See & Fix Activities for SW. Overseeing and/or performing required audits and assessments as required. Establish a yearly (with three-year forecast) Supplier audit plan. Participate, lead and follow-up on supplier audits and the development activities resulting from audits and "Go & See" activities.
Sets annual targets with each supplier within the software commodity.Drives and monitors Quality improvements with suppliers to meet if not exceed targets.Oversees and drives target improvement audits and activities through the assessment of standards, Supplier Scoring, and with Plant Supplier Quality, Project Teams, and Purchasing.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (SQE-SW) :
- Define and maintain the MAGNA Electronics supplier quality processes for software suppliers.
- Owner of Supplier Quality Project supporting APQP & PPAP.
- Define APQP tasks based on the Component Risk classification and PPAP level required.
- Follow up completion of APQP tasks in terms of timing and quality for defined deliverables.
- Lead supplier audits (CMMI, ASPICE, VDA),
- Owner of the PPAP approval.
- Escalate APQP/PPAP delays / deviations.
- Assist Engineering in the transfer of Customer Specific requirements to the suppliers (Spec, TFC Review).
- Provide Supplier KPI rating for timing and service level parameters in APQP/PPAP performance.
- Analyze supplier scoring data and provide detailed and consolidated rating-input-data on plant and supplier level for SW.
- Understand the differences in rating results from various manufacturing divisions within Magna Electronics.
- Take the lead to systemically improve the affecting areas; Supplier Non-Conformance Events (S-NCE), Software Supplier Quality Project (SQP = S-APQP/PPAP), and Responsiveness ratings with responsible suppliers.
- Coordinate, facilitate, or lead Supplier Audits including but not limited to ASPICE audits, Software FMEA or Fault Tree Analysis, Go, See & Fix, and supplier visit activities with Plant SQ's.
- Educate SW supplie
Source : Magna International, Inc