Quality Engineer

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and lead product 8D post-launch. Engage Advanced Team, as required, during transition phase.

• Ensure process controls meet reliability and capability levels.
• Validate and approve Control Plans and their linkage to the JES and FMEA.
• Own and lead all Plant Quality containment activities (internal and/or external).
• Ensure adherence to Policies/Procedures/JES (IATF, Job Element Sheets).
• Effective and timely communication with Customers on issues regarding product quality.
• Conduct process audits to ensure accuracy of paperwork and inspection aids are present, meeting the line process flow. (i.e. changes made from Engineering Changes, Corrective Actions or Process Changes).
• Develop and obtain Customer approved boundary samples and maintain the boundary samples throughout the production cycle.
• Support training, when necessary. (i.e. boundary samples, quality alerts, SPC etc.).
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities for production.
• Responsible for scrap reduction initiatives, as it relates to reduction in Risk Priority Numbers (RPN), support and drive, as required.
• Participate in pre-launch programs with regards to design and specifications required.
• Timely closure of Engineering Change action items.
• Development and procurement of dimensional fixture and gauges, approving design and tracking readiness of gauges, post-launch.
• Assess manufacturing issues to ensure quality systems/error proofing is not compromised (process deviation).
• Support the shop floor with training and documentation needs for dimensionals.
• Lead effective closure to Customer issued RMA’s through to internal disposition of material (NCM).
• Review and assess captured process/dimensional SPC data for trends, lead and drive the corrective action implementation.
• Participate and lead root cause analysis, as required, in Warranty returns, follow-up communications with Customers and provide analysis of data, as required.
• Drive product improvement based on Customer returns.
• Drive Quarterly goals to meet objectives. Create & maintain performance KPI’s.
• To analyze, troubleshoot and follow-up on internal & Customer quality issues.
• Own and lead Business Unit priorities, as identified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technologist/Technician Diploma in Engineering required.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Certification as an CQE would be an asset.
• Possess/Develop a strong understanding of Core Tools (APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA & PPAP), Control Plans/Process Flows, Root Cause Analysis/Practical Problem Solving.
• Proficient in and learning of Business Operating Systems (i.e. IATF16949, IMDS, QSI, Supply Web, Customer Requirements, Trans4M etc.).
• Knowledge of various processes (i.e. moulding, coating, assembly etc.).
• Knowledge of basic concepts of design output, metrology and instrumentation.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft office; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab etc.

• Ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient in dimensional systems and analysis.
• Effective communication with various departments within Autosystems and with customer plant liaisons.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Self-Motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.
• Aptitude for working with numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to travel and work flexible hours to accommodate international supplier.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft office; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Efficiently work in a high-paced team environment.
• Proficient in dimensional systems and analysis.
• Effective communication (written & verbal) with various departments both internally and externally
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-Motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.
• Aptitude for working with numbers with a high degree of accuracy.

Physical Demands/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal amount of sitting and standing.
• Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor.
• Ability to work at a computer workstation.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach and pull.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to tolerate varying levels of noise and/or temperature.
• May be required to travel.
• Ability to lift max. 50 lbs. periodically.

This position will require a certain amount of training both in-house and off-site. The person who accepts the position will be expected to follow a learning curve with continuous development. We will be accepting resumes from qualified applicants for this position from both within Autosystems and outside the company

As part of the selection process, various testing will take place to target the personal attributes required in the role.

Qualifications and abilities of each candidate will be scored.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.