Linamar

Quality Engineer, Senior

Linamar • $80K — $100K *
Guelph, ON N1C 1A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Post-secondary bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial)
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in quality manufacturing in the automotive industry
  • Proficient in APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA, 8D, MSA, GD&T, Gauge R&R, and Metrology
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with statistical analysis skills
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage quality documentation such as Process Control Plans and Work Instructions
  • Review product and process documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Support new product launches by providing gauge plans and quotes
  • Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and update relevant documentation
  • Address customer concerns promptly and effectively, including on-site presentations
  • Create and submit PPAP packages in a timely manner
  • Lead efforts to resolve quality issues collaboratively with teams and suppliers

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Participation in a Sustainability Council
  • Engagement in community outreach for local and global initiatives
  • Discounts at local vendors and events, including automotive supplier discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer, Senior

Job Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer works with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards by designing inspection procedures, developing quality control plans, and guiding problem-solving efforts. This role involves preparing and reviewing PPAP documentation, ensuring compliance, and managing customer and supplier relationships.

Responsibility

  • Develop and manage essential quality documents, such as Process Control Plans, Work Instructions, Gauge Instructions, etc.
  • Participate in the development and review of product and process documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Support new product launches by assisting with RFQs, including gauge plans and quotes.
  • Monitor Customer Specific Requirements and customer portals and update documentation as required to ensure compliance
  • Address and resolve customer concerns in a timely manner in their preferred format, which may include on-site presentations.
  • Complete and submit Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages and samples in a timely manner.
  • Organize and lead team-based meetings to identify root cause and implement corrective actions for quality issues with customers or suppliers.
  • Manage corrective action process to ensure resolution of internal/customer/supplier issues and maintain the Customer/Supplier Concern Log.
  • Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.
  • Collaborate with core team on ongoing improvement initiatives.
  • Train production employees on new products, including the use of gauges, fixtures, and in-depth instructions for final inspections, boundary samples, and procedures.
  • Support quality assurance team to ensure compliance with customer requirements, and quality system.
  • Complete dimensional reports, capability studies and measurement systems analysis.
  • Perform internal/external audits (LPA, Quality System, Manufacturing Process Audits, Supplier, etc.) as per requirements.
  • Interact and collaborate with all departments to resolve manufacturing issues, enhance processes, and address concerns.


Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Post Secondary bachelor's degree in engineering in relevant field (Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial).


Required Skills/Experience

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in quality manufacturing in the automotive industry.
  • Knowledge and experience with APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA,8D, MSA, GD&T, Gauge R&R, and Metrology.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply statistical analysis methods to identify and address quality issues.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols.
  • Advanced knowledge of applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
  • Understanding of metallurgical principles.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create and deliver presentations to management, customers, and suppliers.
  • Ability to prepare quality assurance reports outlining manufacturing issues, corrective actions, and preventative measures, customized for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and the ability to drive and implement process improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to learn new software applications.


What Linamar Has to Offer

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Sustainability Council
  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.


About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives. The company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Transportation segment, which are further divided into four operating groups – Skyjack, Agriculture, Machining & Assembly and Forging. The company has manufacturing facilities in 12 countries and employs over 28,000 people globally.
Learn more about Linamar
Size
26,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1966
NASDAQ
LIMAF
* Ladders Estimates

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