Quality Engineer - Automotive
- Brampton, ON, Canada
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. · Full-time
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- The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
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Original job description
Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this role is responsible for supporting and advancing the objectives of the Quality Department through active participation in quality system development, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires a solutions-focused quality professional who demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and sound judgment in addressing challenges, while contributing expertise, driving compliance with established standards, and strengthening overall departmental performance through teamwork and continuous learning.
Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Engineer, Automotive, are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Engineer, Automotive, are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:
Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Engineer, Automotive, are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
- Lead the launch and transfer of new products to production through the APQP process and prepare Production Part Approvals (PPAPs) for new and existing products
- Develop, update, and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and other quality and manufacturing documentation
- Develop and maintain FMEAs, control plans, flow charts, quality inspection instructions, and SOPs
- Act as a technical resource for all automotive requirements
- Work directly with customers and the sales team to provide technical expertise on quality issues
- Conduct capability studies and GR&R as needed
- Manage customer complaints and quarantine and/or disposition non-conforming material in a timely manner
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop corrective actions using problem-solving tools (5 Whys, fishbone, etc.). Train team members on the use of these tools as required
- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, and making recommendations
- Provide direction and support to QA
- Provide input in designing and developing check fixtures and gauges
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System and processes
- Conduct internal audits
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the manager or their designate
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Engineer, Automotive, are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
- Lead the launch and transfer of new products to production through the APQP process and prepare Production Part Approvals (PPAPs) for new and existing products
- Develop, update, and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and other quality and manufacturing documentation
- Develop and maintain FMEAs, control plans, flow charts, quality inspection instructions, and SOPs
- Act as a technical resource for all automotive requirements
- Work directly with customers and the sales team to provide technical expertise on quality issues
- Conduct capability studies and GR&R as needed
- Manage customer complaints and quarantine and/or disposition non-conforming material in a timely manner
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop corrective actions using problem-solving tools (5 Whys, fishbone, etc.). Train team members on the use of these tools as required
- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, and making recommendations
- Provide direction and support to QA
- Provide input in designing and developing check fixtures and gauges
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System and processes
- Conduct internal audits
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the manager or their designate
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years of direct automotive manufacturing experience
- Hands-on experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP), continuous improvement (customer support), and systemic/product quality
- Working towards ASQ certification through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) for the Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation
- Certified Lead Auditor is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with and negotiate with customers on quality concerns in a manufacturing environment, consistently achieving positive resolution
- ASQ CQE Certification is preferred
- Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Willingness to travel within Canada and the US, with a valid passport
- Experience with dimensional reports, statistical studies, data reporting, and facilitating problem-solving activities based on dimensional findings
- Exceptional knowledge and experience with calibration and measurement analysis of various inspection and testing instruments
- Proven experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions for nonconforming products and processes (8D)
- Ability to verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding knowledge of technology and computer programs (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
- Direct experience presenting technical information to customer
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF
- Highly motivated and driven individual
- Independent self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision
- Detailed knowledge of aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and finishing processes will be considered an asset
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:
- Profit Sharing
- Health & Dental
- Health Care Spending Account
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Events
- Floater Days
- Paid Holidays
- Shift Premiums
- Annual safety footwear reimbursement program
Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead automotive product launches and transfers using APQP, prepare PPAP submissions, and maintain quality and manufacturing documentation such as FMEAs, control plans, and inspection instructions. Address customer complaints and nonconforming materials, lead cross-functional corrective actions and audits, support QA, and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
Requirements
Requires at least eight years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing, including at least five years in automotive manufacturing, with hands-on knowledge of AIAG Core Tools and customer quality support. Candidates should have strong GD&T, measurement and calibration, root cause and corrective action, communication, and customer presentation skills; ASQ CQE certification is preferred, and lead auditor certification and aluminum process knowledge are assets.
Skills
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA
- MSA
- SPC
- GD&T
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- 8D Problem Solving
- Capability Studies
- Gage R&R
- Internal Auditing
- Customer Quality Support
- Quality Management Systems
- Calibration and Measurement Analysis
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Health Care Spending Account
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Events
- Floater Days
- Paid Holidays
- Shift Premiums
- Annual Safety Footwear Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Quality Engineering
- APQP
- PPAP
- AIAG Core Tools
- FMEA
- MSA
- SPC
- GD&T
- Control Plans
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Capability Studies
- Gage R&R
- 8D
- 5 Whys
- Fishbone Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Quality Management System
- ISO 9001:2015
- IATF
- Internal Audits
- Calibration
- Dimensional Reports
- Customer Complaints
- Aluminum Extrusion
- Fabrication
- Finishing Processes
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer