Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

Job Summary

Under general supervision, coordinates activities for compliance of and the improvement of all quality systems. Provides technical support to investigate, audit, develop and implement continuous improvement for production and development processes to achieve high quality, productivity, and safety.

Responsibility

• Represent quality department and working with Engineering to perform all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, customer relations, internal and external corrective actions (5 phases and 8 disciplines), process control plans, inspection instructions, and statistical process control.
• Maintain APQP meeting notes, action registrars, and summaries. Assist with development of Customer Focus Plan (CFP).
• Champion gauging strategies and purchases.
• Develop and implement prototype and pre-launch control plans prior to any such production runs.
• Develop specific instructions for capability studies performed in accordance with APQP activities, develop, complete and submit all PPAP requirements and documentation. This includes supplier PPAP requirements.
• Develop and implement inspection instructions, C.A.R.E./Containment instructions, and process control check sheets. Ensure that all requirements of APQP are complied with or waived.
• Monitor production lines and personnel to ensure operators have the necessary tools, instructions, etc. in which to control their process and personnel are aware of customer issued.
• Compile and report pertinent quality data for production, customer and supplier.
• Monitor process capabilities and perform capability studies when needed or required, complete customers required reporting and investigate and report corrective action for all characteristics that do not meet minimum requirements.
• Issue and champion monthly requests for corrective action (8D) as appropriate. Issue
• Participate in the Material Review Board process and review and dispose of NSM on a daily basis.
• Develop, implement and coordinate statistical process control activities for the plant.
• Champion team meetings. Document and report continuous quality improvement activities for the plant.
• Perform continuous maintenance and development of process control plans and process FMEA’s.
• Ensure that any changes to the approved process are documented and approved prior to the change.
• Champion for customer 8D actions and maintain action records in accordance with company policies.
• Act as customer liaison for the plant.
• Monitor, control, and improve supplier quality performance.
• Perform supplier audits and site visits as needed.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality or ten years of relevant automotive manufacturing working experience.
• Additional education in technology, management, and auditing a plus.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Experience with risk analysis and problem failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for automotive products.
• 1-2 years of design process and auditing of D-FMEA or P-FMEA.
• Problem solving, design process auditing, and 5-why analysis.
• Experience in light metal (Aluminum) castings and machining a plus.
• Experience in writing and executing engineering test protocols. Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken
• and preventative measures needed.
• Ability to write proposals for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, maintenance and equipment failures which need to be considered when planning for the coming year.
• Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.
• Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.
• Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R and R’s.
• Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Lead and coordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products or facilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications.
• Familiar with material processes and IATF 16949 standards.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
• Must be able to stay current on all new technologies and advances in the engineering field.
• High Pressure Die Casting or equivalent technological experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Collaboration of the development, implementation and maintenance of control plans, product specific specifications, work instructions and supportive certifications and test documents (i.e. operator instructions and operator forms).
• Customer collaboration and ability to present “first parts” to customer.
  
  

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
  
  

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.