Quality Engineer
- Guelph, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and manage essential quality documents, such as Process Control Plans, Work Instructions, Gauge Instructions, etc.
- Participate in the development and review of product and process documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Address and resolve customer concerns in a timely manner in their preferred format, which may include on-site presentations.
- Complete and submit Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages and samples in a timely manner.
- Monitor Customer Specific Requirements and customer portals and update documentation as required to ensure compliance.
- Organize and lead meetings to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues with customers or suppliers.
- Manage corrective action process to ensure resolution of internal/customer/supplier issues and maintain the Customer/Supplier Concern Log.
- Evaluate and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers and manage supplier performance.
- Collaborate with the core team on ongoing improvement initiatives.
- Train production employees in new products, including the use of gauges, fixtures, and in-depth instructions for final inspections, boundary samples and procedures.
- Support quality assurance team to ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality system.
- Complete dimensional reports, capability studies and measurement systems analysis.
- Perform internal/external audits (LPA, Quality System, Manufacturing Process Audits, Supplier, etc.) as per requirements.
- Interact and collaborate with all departments to resolve manufacturing issues, enhance processes and address concerns.
- Post Secondary bachelor's degree in engineering in relevant field (Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in quality manufacturing within the automotive industry.
- Knowledge and experience with APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA,8D, MSA, GD&T, Gauge R&R and Metrology.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols
- Proficient in interpretation of standards and customer requirements to ensure compliance.
- Advanced knowledge of applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts and utilization of data for process improvements.
- Understanding of metallurgical principles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create and deliver presentations to management, customers and suppliers.
- Ability to prepare quality assurance reports outlining manufacturing issues, corrective actions, and preventative measures, customized for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
- Ability to interpret customer specific requirements and ensure compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn new software applications.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.