Quality Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate timely and effective new product/program introduction up to a production ready stage, through the use of Advance Quality Planning.

• Lead efforts to minimize/eliminate product non-conforming conditions (parts specific).

• Effectively work with all associated departments (i.e.: Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Inspection, etc.), as well as suppliers, in order to meet individual customer specifications and requirements.

• Lead/participate in root cause analysis efforts – both quality related and alternatives.

• Coordinate the production, evaluation, and submission of prototype samples.

• Lead and implement TS16949 program and all related activities, including documentation.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Personnel, towards improving product quality.

• Serve as the main liaison between Suppliers & Customers, regarding product quality.

• Compile production data, and conduct statistical analysis as the means for improvement.

• Prepare, and maintain sample submission packages (PPAP’s), in line with individual customer requirements.

• Coordinate the timely implementation of engineering changes, and maintain files.

• Responsible for all communication with the customer/sales.

• Have ultimate responsibility for the timing through all phases of new programs until process sign-off. Program timing will be tracked utilizing industry standard timing/project methodology.

• Responsible for calling, conducting and creating minutes for all reviews and related program meetings and internal/external communications

• Have ultimate responsibility for customer satisfaction during all stages up to process sign off.

• Lead and implement all AIAG best methods.

• Establish and monitor Gauge & Fixture Calibration Schedule.

• Develop and implement detailed Shop Floor related Instructions

• All other related duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Understanding of Industrial Quality Standards and TS16949 and VDA System Requirements.

• Exposure to new product/program introduction methodology, and related systems • including PPAP.

• Strong business competencies in the following areas: APQP, FMEA, advanced Statistics (SPC), Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving (8D), GDT and Decision-Making.

• Experience dealing with Customers & Suppliers within the quality realm.

• Competent in dealing with customer-specific requirements including: Ford, Toyota, VW.

• Strong interpersonal/behavioural competencies within the dynamics of Mentoring, Team Building, Interaction, and Communication (written and oral).

• Lead auditor training an asset.

• Ability to travel (as required).

• Proficiency in the use of common computer software packages (including Excel) and MPACT software.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Diploma in a related discipline with emphasis on quality systems or equivalent work experience within an automotive manufacturing environment

• 3 + years of Quality Engineering manufacturing experience, REQUIRED