Specialist, Quality Engineering

L3HHCM20•Hamilton, ON

1d•CA$80,000 - CA$104,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Specialist is responsible for supporting product quality across development, launch, and manufacturing operations. This role emphasizes advanced quality planning, launch readiness, and production support, including APQP execution and structured launch activities, while supporting in‑country assembly (ICA) and localization efforts through on‑site and remote engagement. The successful candidate will support monitoring of manufacturing and field quality performance, apply structured problem‑solving methods, assist with corrective actions, and work cross‑functionally to support robust launches and sustained production quality.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of job area.
Practical knowledge of project management.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Ability to read and write technical reports
Ability to read and understand complex technical and customer requirements
Ability to research, investigate, and interview to support root‑cause analysis
Ability to communicate quality data and impact clearly to gain cross‑functional alignment and buy‑in.
Experience supporting APQP, PFMEA, and launch‑related quality activities
Knowledge and understanding of PPAP requirements and intent
Experience applying structured root‑cause methodologies (8D, PFMEA, RCCA)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 processes
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically across organizations
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, launch‑driven manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt designation is an asset
Quality Assurance, Auditing, and Investigation experience is an asset
Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is an asset
Prior experience working with complex regulated products, defense, or similar environments is highly desired

Responsibilities

Assist the Quality Manager, as tasked, to address quality assurance process issues and drive issues back to upstream / front‑end processes to understand escapes and prevent recurrence
Compile and analyze quality performance data, develop graphs, charts and quality reports.
Participate/audit/drive QA metrics
Lead or support Zero Defect Program (ZDP) activities for assigned areas and/or key metrics
Lead or support PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), CAR (Corrective Action Request), and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) processes for both customer and internal quality issues
Follow structured problem‑solving approaches using 8D, A3, or Six Sigma tools and techniques
Coordinate with Production, Operations Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to conduct product and process failure analysis and support corrective and preventive actions
Participate in and support APQP activities throughout the product lifecycle, including development, launch, and post‑launch stabilization
Support product launch readiness activities, including participation in launch gate reviews and readiness assessments
Apply working knowledge of PPAP requirements and documentation to support launch readiness, supplier engagement, and issue resolution
Function as project coordinator or team member, as required, in support of cross‑functional task teams addressing specific quality or launch concerns
Investigate internally generated and supplier‑caused deficiencies to determine causes, corrective actions, and disposition of defects
Prepare reports, corrective action statements, metrics, and supporting documentation for assigned product lines and programs
Support containment activities during launch and production, as required
Conduct developmental Quality Assurance and process audits
Must be able to communicate quality data and status in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings
Must be able to create ECR/ECO/PR documentation through Teamcenter
Must be able to sign off ECR/CECO/WICI/LOG/RFV documentation through Teamcenter
Must be able to use the ERP LN (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Provide regular progress and status reports to management
Travel to Service Centers, supplier sites, and in‑country assembly locations to support audits, launch activities, issue resolution, and localization efforts