Manufacturing quality engineering

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Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match - Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
Flexible Working Hours
Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
Coordinate timely and effective new product/program introduction up to a production ready stage, through the use of Advance Quality Planning.
Lead efforts to minimize/eliminate product non-conforming conditions (parts specific).
Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Inspection, etc.), as well as suppliers, in order to meet individual customer specifications and requirements.
Lead/participate in root cause analysis efforts - both quality related and alternatives.
Coordinate the production, evaluation, and submission of prototype samples.
Work closely with Manufacturing Personnel, towards improving product quality.
Serve as the main liaison between Suppliers & Customers, regarding product quality.
Compile production data, and conduct statistical analysis as the means for improvement.
Prepare, and maintain sample submission packages (PPAP's), in line with individual customer requirements.
Coordinate the timely implementation of engineering changes, and maintain files.
Responsible for all communication with the customer/sales.
Program timing will be tracked utilizing industry standard timing/project methodology.
Have ultimate responsibility for customer satisfaction during all stages up to process sign off.
Develop and implement detailed Shop Floor related Instructions
All other related duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Understanding of Industrial Quality Standards and TS16949 and VDA System Requirements.
Experience dealing with Customers & Suppliers within the quality realm.
Competent in dealing with customer-specific requirements including: Strong interpersonal/behavioural competencies within the dynamics of Mentoring, Team Building, Interaction, and Communication (written and oral).
Lead auditor training an asset.
Ability to travel (as required).
Proficiency in the use of common computer software packages (including Excel) and MPACT software.

Degree/Diploma in a related discipline with emphasis on quality systems or equivalent work experience within an automotive manufacturing environment

• 3 + years of Quality Engineering manufacturing experience, REQUIRED.
• 3 + years of COPQ Reduction Project leadership, REQUIRED.
• Advanced Statistical Analysis (SPC), TS core tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow chart, Capability analysis, Gage R&R)
• Certified Quality Engineer designation is an asset

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

~ PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS AND MEASURABLES:

Customer satisfaction, meet PPAP Timeliness
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