Quality Engineer

Linamar

Guelph, Canada

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with automotive quality processes and cross-functional collaboration, this role emphasizes technical compliance and documentation management in a Canadian-based setting.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years of automotive manufacturing quality experience and a background in engineering or industrial fields
— “Minimum 3 years of experience in quality manufacturing within the automotive industry.”
Individuals skilled in APQP, PPAP, and PFMEA with a focus on process control and root cause analysis
— “Knowledge and experience with APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA, 8D, MSA, GD&T, Gauge R&R and Metrology.”
Those who thrive in collaborative environments and can lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders
— “Organize and lead meetings to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues with customers or suppliers.”

Things to consider

The role requires managing customer and supplier relationships, which may demand strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
— “Manage relationships with customers and suppliers and ensure compliance.”
Attention to detail is crucial due to the need for accurate and complete quality documentation.
— “Participate in the development and review of product and process documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with PPAP and SPC in your resume and during interviews, showing how you've applied them in process improvements.
— “Complete and submit Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages and samples in a timely manner.”
Demonstrate your ability to train production staff effectively, especially on gauges and inspection procedures.
— “Train production employees in new products, including the use of gauges, fixtures, and in-depth instructions for final inspections, boundary samples and procedures.”
Emphasize your skills in creating clear, non-technical quality reports for management and clients.
— “Ability to prepare quality assurance reports outlining manufacturing issues, corrective actions, and preventative measures, customized for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.”
Showcase your ability to interpret blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols in your application materials.
— “Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols.”
Demonstrate your experience in conducting audits and ensuring compliance with quality systems.
— “Perform internal/external audits (LPA, Quality System, Manufacturing Process Audits, Supplier, etc.) as per requirements.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

manage quality documents
resolve customer concerns
implement corrective actions

Typical background

B.S. in engineering3+ years experience in quality manufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality EngineeringAPQPPPAPPCPPfmeaMSAGD&TSPCCommunication

Preferred

Metallurgical PrinciplesERP Integrations

Stack & domain

APQPPPAPPCPPfmea8DMSAGD&TGauge R&RMetrologyBlueprint DrawingsStatistical Process Control (spc)Metallurgical PrinciplesMicrosoft WordExcelPowerpointOutlookCommunicationPresentationTrainingReportingAuditingQuality ManufacturingAutomotive Industry

About the role

Original posting from Linamar

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer works with internal teams to maintain high quality standards by designing inspection procedures, developing control plans, completing root cause analysis, and responsible for PPAP process. Manage relationships with customers and suppliers and ensure compliance. 
Responsibility
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. 
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. 
Academic/Educational Requirements
Post Secondary bachelor’s degree in engineering in relevant field (Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial). 
Required Skills/Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in quality manufacturing within the automotive industry. 
Knowledge and experience with APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA,8D, MSA, GD&T, Gauge 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.  
Advanced knowledge of applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts and utilization of data for process improvements. 
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. 
Ability to interpret customer specific requirements and ensure compliance.  
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
Ability to learn new software applications. 
What Linamar Has to Offer
Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Council
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.  
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Source: Linamar careers