Quality Technician - Casting (Launch)

Magna · Birmingham, AL

Level: Technician
Team: Quality
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Magna (automotive) in Birmingham, AL. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Tools it names: Root cause, SPC, GD&T, Welding, Casting, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live quality postings in Alabama.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 64%
FDA / GMP 27%
✓ Root cause 27%
✓ EHS / safety 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, GD&T, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Magna
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2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
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5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Magna in Birmingham

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responsibilities

as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Responsibilities

◆Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
◆Follow and comply with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs
◆Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna’s Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter).
◆Responsible for keeping boundary parts in secure area to use for comparison on future runs
◆Responsible for making decisions on findings to determine if acceptable to Customer or not, support Customer Specific Standards
◆Quality System Audits
◆Perform Incoming Receiving Audits
◆Perform Material Certification Audits
◆Perform Spectrometer process Audits
◆Perform Melt Furnace process/recipe Audits
◆Perform Casting Line process/recipe Audits
◆Perform Line process/part Porosity Audits
◆Audit X-Ray process
◆Perform/Audit Blister Check process
◆Perform Wall Thickness Audits
◆Perform/Audit Mechanical Properties of Tensile, Yield, Ductility, Hardness, Punch, and Brinnell
◆Perform Check Fixture Audits
◆Perform CMM/Dimensional Audits
◆Perform DOCK Audits
◆Support Operations in making quality calls with product in conjunction with Customer specs
◆Responsible to report NC findings immediately to Leadership
◆Responsible for roundtable meetings for quality alerts, and containment of non-conforming product.
◆Promote good housekeeping
◆Perform other duties as required

Requirements

✓High School Diploma or GED
✓Experience as a QA Auditor
✓Proven track record in cosmetic, functional testing and dimensional inspections .
✓Ability to learn Casting process
✓GD& T, Weld Standards, Manufacturing Practices, SPC
✓Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
✓Demonstrated proficiency in the use of precision measuring tools including tape measures, scales, Vernier calipers, etc.
✓Casting experience a plus.
✓Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express.
✓PDCA/8D/5 why knowledge a plus.
✓Confidence to make decision on findings and support decision with evidence
✓Good written and verbal communication skills
✓Ability to travel for training and work
✓Understand Customer standards

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AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient 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

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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.

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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

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.

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