Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer works with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards by designing inspection procedures, developing quality control plans, and guiding problem-solving efforts. This role involves preparing and reviewing PPAP documentation, ensuring compliance, and managing customer and supplier relationships. 

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. 
• Support new product launches by assisting with RFQs, including gauge plans and quotes. 
• Monitor Customer Specific Requirements and customer portals and update documentation as required to ensure compliance 
• 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. 
• Organize and lead team-based meetings to identify root cause 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. 
• Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.  
• Collaborate with core team on ongoing improvement initiatives. 
• Train production employees on 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 6 years of experience in quality manufacturing in the automotive industry. 
• Knowledge and experience with APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA, 8D, MSA, GD&T, Gauge R&R, and Metrology. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply statistical analysis methods to identify and address quality issues. 
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols. 
• Advanced knowledge of applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts. 
• 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. 
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and the ability to drive and implement process improvement initiatives. 
• 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.  

Key skills/competency

Quality Engineering, Automotive Industry, PPAP, APQP, Problem-Solving, GD&T, Statistical Analysis, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement