Full-Time
Quality Engineer
Automotive
Almag Aluminum
Compensation Overview
CA$80k - CA$90k/yr
+ Profit sharing + Shift premium
Brampton, ON, Canada
In Person
Travel within Canada and the United States is required.
Category
 Manufacturing Quality & Test (1) |
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Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Analysis
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years of direct automotive manufacturing experience.
- Hands-on experience with AIAG Core Tools, including Advanced Product Quality Planning, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, and Production Part Approval Process; continuous improvement; customer support; and systemic and product quality.
- Working toward American Society for Quality certification for the Certified Quality Engineer designation.
- Professional interaction and negotiation with customers regarding quality concerns in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Willingness to travel within Canada and the United States and possession of a valid passport.
- Experience with dimensional reports, statistical studies, data reporting, and facilitating problem-solving activities based on dimensional findings.
- Experience with calibration and measurement analysis of inspection and testing instruments.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions for nonconforming products and processes using 8D.
- Ability to verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Experience presenting technical information to customers.
- Knowledge of technology and computer programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Lead the launch and transfer of new products to production through the Advanced Product Quality Planning process and prepare Production Part Approvals for new and existing products.
- Develop, update, and maintain control plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, process flow diagrams, and other quality and manufacturing documentation.
- Develop and maintain Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, control plans, flow charts, quality inspection instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Act as a technical resource for automotive requirements.
- Work directly with customers and the sales team to provide technical expertise on quality issues.
- Conduct capability studies and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies as needed.
- Manage customer complaints and quarantine or disposition nonconforming material in a timely manner.
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop corrective actions using problem-solving tools such as the Five Whys and fishbone diagrams, and train team members on these tools as required.
- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.
- Provide direction and support to Quality Assurance.
- Provide input into the design and development of check fixtures and gauges.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System and its processes.
- Conduct internal audits.
- Perform other duties and projects assigned by the manager or designate.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Lead Auditor certification.
- American Society for Quality Certified Quality Engineer certification.
- Detailed knowledge of aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and finishing processes.