Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

Location:

Windsor

Responsibilities

1.0 Quality Problem Solving

Ensure the appropriate use of quality tools for all quality incidents through training, coaching, and leadership for production personnel.

Lead root cause analysis, action planning, and containment measures (quality wall, controlled shipping).

Define, release, and ensure application of rework instructions.

Issue Problem Alerts for critical internal and external quality issues as required.

Participate in customer part rejection analysis (0 km and warranty).

Set up and manage quality walls, including organizing and training internal and third‑party quality inspectors.

Maintain regular customer visits to build long‑term relationships.

Apply and coach 8D and QRCM methodologies in production and maintain Customer Quality Fast Response Boards.

2.0 New Product Launch

Participate in PFMEA and Control Plan development in collaboration with Plant Quality Launch (PQL).

Support definition of limit samples with project teams.

Contribute to poka‑yoke definition for new products.

Set up limit samples and Problem Alerts and organize training with production area leaders and operators.

Contribute to or lead initial sample PPAP submissions and customer run‑at‑rate activities.

Support Manufacturing Process Maturity (MPM) activities during run‑at‑rate and manufacturing readiness.

Develop Standard Work (SPS, SWI) in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, CI, and HSE.

3.0 Process Control (Control Plan Adherence)

Audit poka‑yoke systems to ensure testing at the start of each shift.

Verify adherence to process controls and raise non‑compliance.

Monitor and update production quality indicators.

Participate in daily scrap reviews.

Maintain and archive quality documentation.

Support layered process audits and 5S audits.

4.0 Continuous Improvement

Participate in Quality Improvement Roadmap activities.

Lead or support cross‑functional working groups as required.

Implement preventive actions to eliminate internal and customer issues.

Support plant training using AE University modules.

Lead and support Lessons Learned (LL) and Design for Quality (DFQ) processes.

Support QRCM deployment in the plant.

5.0 People Management

Manage day‑to‑day activities of Quality Technicians.

Ensure training paths for Quality Technicians are followed.

Promote and maintain a strong quality mindset within the plant.

Profile / Qualifications

Technical high school diploma required.

Post‑secondary education in a related field (Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering) preferred.

Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering.

Knowledge of IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.

Experience with measurement systems (Gage R&R, MSA, SPC, GD&T).

Ability to read blueprints and use precision measurement tools.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Ethical and professional behavior when interacting with customers.

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