Quality Engineer in Alma

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Quality Engineer supports the die cast/trim/machining and other services' efforts to keep a continuous flow of high quality castings through the plant and to the customer by accurately providing and reporting the significant aspects of the visual, dimensional, and process information available. This position promotes a predictive, not reactive, maintenance philosophy by taking a proactive approach to preventative maintenance and quality .This

position, as well as others in the facility, must promote plant wide safety and housekeeping, and follow established guidelines for visual management.

The values of continuous measurable improvement, opportunities for personal growth and development, non-blaming, non-judgmental behavior, treating others with dignity and respect, empower people, creative thinking, honest and effective communication, must be applied while performing job responsibilities as well as promote these values among other employees and departments. This role could be required to fill in for the Quality Manager as required.

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

• Represent the Company as a direct customer liaison for quality issues and continuous improvement activities.
• Implement containment actions as necessary, lead corrective actions teams to resolve customer complaints and act as a key member of the APQP team with responsibility for preparation of APQP documentation and PPAP submission to the customer.
• Assist in data gathering with problem solving teams on continuous improvement items and complaint issues based on the 8D format to assure permanent corrective actions.
• This position designs, installs, and evaluates QA/QC process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques; designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; analyzes production and service limitations and standards; recommends revision of specifications when indicated; formulates or helps formulate QA/QC policies and procedures; conducts training on QA/QC concepts and tools; and interfaces with all other engineering components within the company and with customers on quality related issues while meeting production schedules.
• Additional responsibilities include conducting in-house training in SPC, Quality Assurance and measurement activities as directed by Quality Manager. Assist the Layout Technician on verification on incoming tooling.
• Must support engineering in the enforcement of our supplier requirements, from supplier selection through program life.
• Develop and oversee SPC data gathering systems, control charts and limits, including follow-up on our of control responses. Report Cpk's and analysis as required, communicating information internally for reaction. Oversee the development and training of automated data collection systems. Identifies areas of incapable processes and products. Conducts process capability studies on new and existing products and processes to determine if customer requirements can be met.
• Suggest ways to improve processes and products through the elimination of waste. Analyze statistical data to…