Quality Engineer - Automotive

Our client, a leading manufacturer of metal processing for a variety of Industries, including Construction and Automotive to name a few, located in the Windsor (Lakeshore / Tecumseh) area is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced Quality Engineer with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in an automotive based manufacturing environment, preferably in a Tier 2 supplier environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible to investigate, analyze and resolve quality problems by conducting internal audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects. This role will work closely with the manufacturing team in an ongoing effort to plan, organize and ship all finished goods to the customers.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the : Quality Manager

Responsibilities

• Work with the various Operations departments, to ensure Customer quality measurables are regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain and update Customer Specific Audit System checklists and schedule to assure compliance.
• Conduct audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key Customer / Internal KPI’s, including Customer Supplier Quality Standards, requirements etc.
• Establish specific short / long term quality goals.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance.
• Champion internal part containment and required sort / certification activities.
• Work to resolve technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
• Champion the Customer RMA process, including charting, and verification of product upon return to the company
• Work with the development, qualification and maintenance of our Supply Base, including APQP, PPAP’s, problem follow-up and Visitations as required.
• Develop long‐term Customer relationships, including Customer Facility visits, and generate and  implement cost reduction ideas.
• Aid Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of New Program part runs following a defined new product development process. Support all APQP activities.
• Complete any other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements

Work Experience Requirements

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Competencies

interpersonal related skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all

levels.

Working Conditions