Who We are
Take your career to the next level with Kinetics Drive Solutions, a proud member of ST Engineering Land Systems (LDS). We are a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative heavy-duty drive and control solutions for land vehicles, delivering mission-critical mobility through advanced technologies to customers worldwide. Be part of a global organization where you’ll be empowered to live our Right Attitudes, Own It, Integrity, and Win as One Team; while growing in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Engineer with 2-5 years of experience in the automotive industry or a similarly demanding manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, supplier quality, and customer quality functions.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on exposure to gears, castings, precision machined components, and associated manufacturing processes. Experience with automotive quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies is highly desirable. Formal training or certification in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 would be considered a strong asset.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in advanced manufacturing, quality management systems, and customer-facing quality engineering activities within a growing organization.
What You’ll Do
Supplier Quality
- Develop and maintain inspection plans, quality procedures, and work instructions.
- Prepare ballooned engineering drawings and associated inspection documentation.
- Review supplier documentation for incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure product conformity.
- Maintain supplier quality scorecards and monitor supplier performance against established quality metrics.
- Participate in process validation and production readiness reviews.
- Monitor supplier product quality with emphasis on:
- Precision machined components
- Initiate, manage, and track Vendor Non-Conformance Reports (VNCRs) including corrective action follow-up, and closure.
Corrective and Preventive Actions
Initiate, manage, and track Non-Conformance Reports (Lead investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, and warranty issues.
Conduct root cause analyses
Track corrective actions to closure and verify effectiveness.
Quality Management and Compliance
- Support and maintain compliance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Assist with internal and external quality audits.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer, regulatory, and industry quality requirements.
- Support compliance initiatives related to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Prepare quality reports and performance metrics for management review.
- Coordinate and conduct interdepartmental quality and environmental management system (QMS/EMS) orientation and training.
- Support QMS document control activities, including document revisions, approvals, and controlled document release.
- Any other areas to be assigned by KDS Management .NCRs), including corrective action follow-up, and closure.
What We’re Looking For
- - Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards like ASME Y14.5 and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- - Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (Formal certification and experience preferred)
- - ASQ certification preferred
- - Working knowledge of quality tools and statistical methods.
- - Familiarity with calibration and inspection systems.
- - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product quality requirements.
- - Analytical and data-driven approach.
- - Strong troubleshooting and root cause investigation capabilities.
- - Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, operators, and management.
- - Comfortable presenting quality metrics and findings.
- - Strong ownership and accountability.
- - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Gain
- - Exposure to complex gear, casting, and precision machining technologies.
- - Participation in customer audits and supplier development activities.
- - Opportunities to interact with global customers and vendors, as well as parent company ST Engineering.
We Offer:
- - A collaborative and rewarding work environment
- - A generous vacation program - starting at 2 weeks in your first year, increasing to 3 weeks in your second year, and growing to up to 6 weeks after 7 years of service
- - Comprehensive Extended Health coverage
- - Group RRSP program with company matching
- - Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- - Option to bank overtime for additional vacation time
- - A culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork
