
Supplier Quality Engineer
Magna · Duncan, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 50%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Magna (automotive) in Duncan, SC. Plans, supports, and implements supplier quality programs in conjunction with Corporate Materials Department to improve the quality of products purchased by the Company.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Supplier quality
- Day to day
- about 50% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $95k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 39 quality engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 38 other live quality postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$120k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 64%
- FMEA 44%
- ✓ New product launch 41%
- ✓ Supplier quality 41%
- SPC 41%
- Lean 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Magna in Duncan
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Job summary
Plans, supports, and implements supplier quality programs in conjunction with Corporate Materials Department to improve the quality of products purchased by the Company. Evaluates, selects, and develops supply base and assesses new supplier technology to obtain maximum quality and productivity levels. Formulates and/or assists in formulating internal/external supplier quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards. Imposes Corporate Quality standards on supply base and ensures compliance. Monitors and controls cost, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Serves as a technical liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered. Participates in quality planning during launch phase of new products. Champions continuous improvement efforts by leading supplier development projects/programs. Researches, recommends, and supports implementation of new and/or existing quality assurance processes of suppliers. Performs other duties as necessary. May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff.
Responsibilities
Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field.
- ◆Plans, supports, and implements supplier quality programs in conjunction with Quality strategy for the plant. Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads and directs technical work and departmental efforts related to quality engineering activities to improve the quality of products purchased by the Company.
- ◆Provides quality engineering support by evaluating, selecting and developing a supply base and assesses new supplier technology to obtain maximum quality and productivity levels. Reviews and audits supplier products, processes, and/or systems performance and provides suggestions for improvement.
- ◆Formulates and/or assists in formulating internal and external supplier quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards. Imposes Corporate Quality standards on supply base and ensures compliance.
- ◆Monitors and controls cost, timing, and other related aspects of projects tied to supplier quality. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary
requirements
of projects and reports progress as required.
- ✓Serves as a technical liaison and coordinates activity of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.
- ✓Participates in quality planning during launch phase of new products. Works with suppliers and Advanced Quality Engineering to develop Advanced Quality tools for suppliers during the development phase of a new product. Works with suppliers to support them in the Production Part Approval Process leading to full approval of their product for production use.
- ✓Champions continuous improvement efforts by leading supplier development projects/programs. Researches, recommends, and supports implementation of new and/or existing quality assurance processes of suppliers. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in each situation respectively.
- ✓Performs other duties as necessary. May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff.
- ✓Understands and follows existing Magna policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements.
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering field with understanding of quality engineering practices, principles, processes, etc.; or equivalent.
- ✓Minimum three years of experience in quality engineering, project/program management; or equivalent. Must have thorough and complete knowledge of respective field. Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, suppliers and programs
- ✓Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to quality engineering.
- ✓Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently.
- ✓Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties.
- ✓Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job. Strong computer background with ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new s
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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
Magna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.
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