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Magna International · 23 hours ago

Paint Lab Quality Analyst

Magna International is a leader in automotive technologies, providing innovative solutions for vehicle exteriors. The Paint Lab Quality Analyst role involves ensuring quality standards for paint applications, coordinating product testing, and maintaining safety protocols within the workplace.

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Responsibilities

Job is for an APQP Paint Colorist
To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace
To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment
To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement
To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook
To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar
To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions
To direct and follow Decostar Industries health and safety policies and procedures that provide for a safe and healthful workplace for all Decostar Industries employees, contractors and visitors
Exemplify the Charter principle for a safe and healthful workplace by correcting unsafe behaviors, eliminate or reduce the possibility of an employee injury due to hazardous conditions
Immediately respond, in a positive and proactive manner to any Decostar employee’s health and safety concern or suggestion
Immediacy report any accidents, incidents or near misses to the Safety Department and complete the required Accident Reporting Forms within 24 hours
Complete all required safety-related inspections
Do not install or make changes to any equipment or machinery that may jeopardize the health and safety of any employee
Ensure all employees, under your guidance, have received all required training to perform their job safely
Responsible for paint APQP process including product testing and AAR approvals for assigned programs/customers
Coordinate development including trials and testing with process engineering and the laboratory on assigned programs
Department interface to program management on assigned programs
Communicate directly with the assigned customers for color harmony
Must be able to visually assess color
Must be able to use colorimeter equipment for BYK and X-rite devices
Must evaluate and approve color samples for batch approval from suppliers
Perform other duties as directed

Qualification

Paint application experienceAPQP process knowledgeOEM testing requirementsColorimeter equipment useData analysis abilityChemistry degreeChemical Engineering degreeOrganizational skills

Required

Experience with paint on plastic is required. This can be in the form of paint application (preferred) or paint quality and testing
Working knowledge of APQP process
Good organizational skills
Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for changes and improvements
Must be able to visually assess color
Must be able to use colorimeter equipment for BYK and X-rite devices
Must evaluate and approve color samples for batch approval from suppliers

Preferred

Existing knowledge of OEM testing requirements for paint on plastic a plus
Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree preferred
Engineering degree with associated work experience in paint application or paint quality and testing

Company

Magna International

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Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.

H1B Sponsorship

Magna International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.79B
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M

Leadership Team

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Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
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