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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:
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:

Minimum Requirements

Completion of community college diploma/certificate

5-7 years of work-related experience

Completion of a post-secondary education program in mechanical/quality engineering

ASQC certification as a Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred

Tier 1 automotive experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, participant and approve Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) timing (Phased PPAP)

Ensures all APQP requirements are known/tracked/adhered to using planned milestones

Review Government Approvals required and developed Inspection Standards

Leads Plant trials for Engineering changes, Tool Moves and New Program Launches

Lead Launch and Warranty issue resolution in problem solving for applicable customer quality concerns. (Customer Specific Reports: 8D, 7 Steps, 5 Phases, Is/Is, 6 Panels, etc.)

Participate in Warranty reviews and analysis at customer center

Manages applicable new model launch field support to ensure effective containment and timely closures of issues

Advanced Internal Activities

Coordinate and participate in Internal/Supplier Drawing Reviews

Prepare and complete Control Plans





Prepare and complete component Receiving Inspection Matrix and Instructions

Assist in Preparation and approval of Assembly Work Instructions

Develop Product Validation (PV) Plan (Schedule) including reliability and confidence (R&C;) requirements in accordance with Program timing

Develop, implement and supervise Launch Containment System

Participate in Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) review and team sign off

Participate in Bill of Material (BOM) review and sign off

Leads Engineering TA Temporary Deviation Request (TA) process – status/follow-up/resolution

Facilitate supplier deviation requests (i.e. Supplier Request for Change Deviation SRCCD’s, EDR’s) through closure with the supply base

Coordinate and participate in Early Supplier Involvement with Design and Purchasing

Adhere to all Product Delivery Process (CPDP), Program Planning requirements and expectations

Develop Customer attachment and contact point list (CIC)

Coordinate and ensure sign-off / concurrence of control plan / attachment point checklist in conjunction with Mistake Proof Evaluation Procedure

Review GD&T;, requirements of Finished Good/Components

Prepare and present Launch QE Summary Report

Develop Mapping Including Critical Characteristics Tables

Participate in Document Linkage Review

Review lessons learned database

Establish Supplier PPAP timing and review/approve on time prior to Product Validation requirements

Co-ordinate checking fixtures supply (design, manufacturing, Gage R&R;, Instructions, Training)

Support pre-production builds





Conduct Test Fixture Verification – Vehicle alignment, review and signoff to verify sequence, setup, etc.

Ensure proper level test parts are built and delivered to test lab

Periodic review of in-process testing

Post test set-up and result signoff

other duties as required

SALARY RANGE $74,000 - $86,600.

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

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and productive recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

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📌 QUALITY ENGINEER (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Magna International
📍 Nova Scotia