Quality Engineer

Scope of Position:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for establishing initial quality parameters and maintaining product quality throughout its lifecycle. This role ensures prompt customer support and issue resolution, supports manufacturing and cross-functional teams, and promotes the company’s goal of achieving zero defects. The position also focuses on supplier quality through containment, corrective actions, and development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in drawing reviews to assess accuracy, specifications, and feasibility of customer requirements as part of APQP.
• Support ongoing program and milestone review meetings.
• Attend ECN meetings and update documentation and visual aids to meet PPAP timelines.
• Review CMM reports, MSA, SPC studies, and support PPAP and validation activities.
• Participate in gauge design, approvals, GR&R studies, and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinate special studies related to customer complaints or internal issues.
• Lead supplier-related quality issues, including containment, disposition, and prevention of escapes to customers.
• Follow up with suppliers on corrective actions and verify implementation.
• Manage and document quality issues, including cost tracking and reporting (DMN process).
• Conduct supplier audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare and publish monthly supplier performance reports.
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers.
• Support customer PPAP submissions and approve supplier PPAPs as required.
• Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEA, DFMEA, and work instructions with cross-functional teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of internal and external quality issues.
• Generate customer-specific reports and provide status updates.
• Conduct layered audits and address non-conformances.
• Manage non-conforming products and drive corrective actions.
• Support warranty reviews and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Support Kaizen initiatives by reviewing quality data to improve process efficiency.
• Assist in operator training for new programs.
• Support product testing and development of error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions.
• Maintain inspection sheets and visual standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• University degree or College Diploma in Manufacturing or Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in Quality or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Solid understanding of SPC, PPAP, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation is an asset.
• Certified Internal IATF Auditor is an asset.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with CMM software such as PCDMIS and ZEISS Inspect, is an asset.
• Familiarity with Minitab is preferred.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

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We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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