Supplier Quality Engineer

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

1d • CA$72,000 - CA$105,000

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for performing Potential Supplier Audits (PSAs) and closing out any identified shortfalls. This role manages the APQP process to support program launches and develops/improves Engineering Feasibility documents by incorporating lessons learned by commodity/component. The engineer will also support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality, and is responsible for improving the overall performance of suppliers.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related engineering experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Five to seven years of related experience.
• Experience with risk analysis and problem failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for automotive products.
• Experience in writing and executing engineering test protocols.
• Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken and preventative measures needed. Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, maintenance and equipment failures which need to be considered when planning for the coming year.
• Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.
• Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.
• Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R and R’s.
• Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products or facilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications.
• Familiar with material processes and IATF/TS16949 standards.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.
• Conduct self directed studies by reading journals and trade publications.
• Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Perform PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits) and close out PSA audit short falls.
• Manage the APQP process to support program launches.
• Develop and continually improve Engineering Feasibility documents to include lessons learned by commodity/component.
• Support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality.
• Improve supplier’s overall performance.
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing suppliers’ Performance Indicators (Linamar Supplier Scorecard System).
• Supply Management including APQP, Launch, PSA’s and crisis management.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure program requirements are met.
• Interpret regulatory quality documents in order to apply them to manufacturing and quality systems.
• Be actively involved in quality planning of the supply base (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA).
• Identify gauging methods required for the supplier to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Participate & lead in APQP meetings.
• Initiate and participate in 8D Problem solving meetings with suppliers.
• Review accuracy of process documentation and update as required.
• Supplier development activities (Prototype running, pre-production process analysis, run at rate on site, early containment evaluation, process production release).
• Part Readiness follow up and support.
• Safe launch assurance and /or red launch follow up and solution.
• Follow up on lessons learned matrix and read across, ensure added to engineering feasibilities by commodity/component.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

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