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Magna Quality Tech - Cradles in Birmingham, Alabama
Quality Tech - Cradles
Job Number: 67750
Group: Cosma International
Division: Kamtek Inc. - Bld2
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Birmingham, ALABAMA, US, 35215
Work Style:
Job Number: 67750
Group: Cosma International
Division : Kamtek Inc. - Bld2
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
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.
KAMTEK is a premierTier 1, automotive manufacturing supplier that specializes inClass “A” Stamping, Assembly and High Pressure Die Casting that produces Body-side and Door Openings, Roofs, Floor Pans, Wheelhouses, Large Welded Assemblies, Doors, Fenders, Hoods, Lift-gates, Aluminum Shock Towers, and Aluminum Rear Rails. Our capabilities include the manufacturing of Class “A” Body Panels along with Medium/Large Stampings, Large Assemblies and Aluminum Stampings and Assemblies, and Aluminum High Pressure Vacuum Die Casting to our Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW and Freightliner.As a local distributor and supplier, Kamtek’ s market segmentation to Cosma International, (a division of MAGNA INTERNATIONAL) provides a “state-of-the-art” product that utilizes the most technologically advanced Pressing processes in order to maintain a competitive advantage to other OEM’s within the market. Our company’s culture of team spirit & mutual respect with a focus on fair treatment helps us to embrace our multi-cultural affiliation with Magna International, and supports our mission through process efficiency and competitive product pricing. Furthermore, the culture at Kamtek focuses on Job Security, with employees being given the opportunity for continuous training, advancement within the skill/trade, and potential for growth within our safe work environment. We offer Employee Equity and Profit Participation programs which increase our employees’ ownership within the company. Kamtek, part of Cosma International and a division of Magna International, represents the most diversified automotive supplier in the world. We design, develop and manufacture automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in our three geographic segments - North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World (primarily Asia, South America and Africa). Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing operations and 92 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries. We have over 168,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
About the Role
Purpose of job is to ensure Cradle parts and processes are audited and documented for Customer and Kamtek and they meet all documented customer expectations. Give Cradles team/lines approval or not to proceed with production, support plant needs as necessary. The Quality Technician – CRADLES, is responsible for their safety and well-being as well as quality, part audits, system audits, customer cost, productivity, and ergo. This will be achieved by using company policies, SOP’s, WI, Procedures and the Magna Employee’s Charter as a guideline.
Your Responsibilities
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 Line process/part Weld Defect Audits
Perform Check Fixture Audits
Review CMM/Dimensional outputs
Perform DFT testing of a destruct cradle weekly
Perform Line process/part Coatings Defect Audits
Perform/Audit Coatings properties of dry film thickness test, crosshatch testing, scratch test, and cure test
Who we are looking for
KNOWLEDGE
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED required; with a minimum of 1 year as QA Auditor, and have proven track record in cosmetic, functional testing and dimensional inspections.
TECHNICAL TRAINING: GD& T, Weld Standards, Manufacturing Practices, SPC
WORK EXPERIENCE
WHAT TYPES? Quality auditing/engineering, preferably production supervisor experience in the automotive manufacturing environment
HOW MUCH? Minimum of 3-5 years
Your preferred qualifications
• Ability to learn Cradle process
• Confidence to make decision on findings and support decision with evidence
• Good written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel for training and work
• Understand Customer standards
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.
Site Benefits
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.