Quality Engineer

Linamar Corporation • Fruitport, MI

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About The Position

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer performs Quality Engineering functions for all production programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA, 8D, MSA, GD&T, Guage R&R, and Metrology.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols.
• Proficient in interpretation of standards and customer requirements to ensure compliance
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for experience with aluminum semi-permanent mold and hollow castings.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor Customer Specific Requirements and customer portals and update documentation as required to ensure compliance.
• Organize and lead meetings to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues with customers or suppliers.
• Organize and lead meetings to identify root causes 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.
• Evaluate and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with the core team on ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Train production employees in 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level