Quality Engineering

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality programs; prepare and maintain PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, inspection instructions, and Gauge R&R documentation.
• Conduct process and product capability studies and participate in APQP meetings.
• Coordinate containment and quality issue resolution with Quality and Production Supervisors.
• Manage dimensional layouts for parts and gauges, including CMM activities; assist with fixture and gauge development and validation.
• Participate in gauge and GD&T reviews, mold trials, DOEs, and dimensional studies; issue Quality Alerts.
• Use customer portals to obtain requirements and submit quality documentation; ensure compliance with customer requirements, Tiercon standards, and IATF 16949:2016.
• Work with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and travel to their locations, including in the United States, as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Quality, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent education.
• At least 5 years of Quality Engineering experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience within an IATF 16949 environment and with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, capability studies, GD&T, and dimensional analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Minitab or other SPC/statistical analysis software.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer quality requirements; strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with injection moulding, painting, assembly, CMM equipment, dimensional measurement systems, or automotive OEM customers is an asset.
• CQE or CQT designation is an asset.

Core competencies

• Communicates and works effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manages multiple customer requirements, prioritizes competing demands, and meets deadlines.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, customer focus, and commitment to quality.
• Works independently and contributes effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and quality performance.

Compensation and benefits

• Target salary midpoint is $90,000; no salary cadence is specified.
• Health, life, and dental benefits are available upon hire; retirement savings has a three-month waiting period.

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