Quality Assurance Engineer

Arrow•Guelph, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer will support all departments in First Article / PPAP data collection and submission, new launch capability studies, and other requested support. This role is responsible for compiling PPAP and First Article submission documentation on assigned programs and participating in the APQP process to ensure the feasibility of the design and process to produce the product as specified. The engineer will address quality issues including GD&T, gauge design, testing requirements, capability studies, statistical methods, and Advanced Quality Plans. They will also recommend designation of KPC’s and KCC’s, support APQP activities and trials, and participate in cross-functional team activities. This role champions customer, internal, and supplier corrective and preventive actions, carries out receiving inspection, and manages various Quality Records. The engineer will coordinate and participate in dimensional evaluations, Gauge Accuracy, Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies, and process capability studies. Training operators and quality inspectors, carrying out dock audits, and interacting with customers and suppliers are also key responsibilities. The role maintains the ISO 9000 system, participates in internal audits, collects and reports KPI data, completes ISO procedure revisions, reviews NCRs, maintains rework and scrap analysis, and organizes equipment and gauge calibration. Compliance with operational procedures, policies, and quality/environment programs (IATF, ISO 14001) is required. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2- 5 years of experience in quality control or engineering in Metal Fabrication/Welding or similar industry
Knowledge of welding inspection, identification of defects, and non-destructive/destructive testing.
A thorough knowledge of the product development and steel fabrication processes.
Extensive knowledge in the principles and practice of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and small progressive manufacturing disciplines.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents (Blueprints, specifications, etc.).
Excellent planner and implementer with the ability to make things happen.
Ability to promote a culture of innovation and keep employees positively motivated.
Excellent command of the English language, verbal and written,
Proficient in Microsoft Office – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently; moving swiftly and decisively, but collaboratively and effectively with others.
Personal commitment to high quality standards. Strong communication skills and an ability to formulate positive interpersonal relationships.
Strategic thinker and effective problem solver.
Perceptive, responsible, and accountable.
Team player.

Responsibilities

Support all departments in First Article / PPAP data collection and submission, new launch capability studies as well as any additional support as requested.
Responsible for compiling PPAP and First Article submission documentation on assigned programs.
Participate in the APQP process to ensure: feasibility of the design and process to produce the product as specified.
Address any quality issues, including GD&T, gauge design, testing requirements and timing, capability study requirements and timing, applied statistical methods, and Advanced Quality Plans (such as prototype, pre-launch, and production control plans, etc.).
Recommend designation of KPC’s, KCC’s
Support and participate in APQP activities and trials (such as packaging trials, paint/process trials, etc.) as required.
Participate as required in cross functional team activities.
Participate or Champion customer, internal, and supplier corrective and preventive actions.
Carry out receiving inspection on new / problem product rand recommend additions and deletions from the receiving inspection list.
Filing, preserving, disposing of various Quality Records.
Coordinate and participate in dimensional evaluation of parts using appropriate gauges and fixtures including SPC studies.
Coordinate and participate in Gauge Accuracy, Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies.
Perform process capability and process performance (KCC) studies and data collection. Report results on the appropriate statistical charts.
Train operators and quality inspectors to perform in-process inspections on new parts as required.
Carry out dock audits as required.
Interact with customers and suppliers as required to carry out requirements and expectations.
Perform daily layered audits.
Carryout other tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager and Quality Supervisor.
Support all QCI facilities as required (travel required between plants)
Maintains the ISO 9000 system
Participate in Internal Audit process.
Collects and reports KPI data - All QCI facilities.
Completes ISO procedure revisions.
Reviews Internal and External NCRs Arranges NCR follow-up meetings.
Maintains and reports Rework and Scrap analysis.
Maintains and organizes calibration of Equipment and Gauges. - All QCI facilities.
Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)
Other duties as may be assigned.