Quality Engineer - Supplier

Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsible to perform PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits), responsible to close out PSA audit short falls. Responsible to manage the APQP process to support program launches. Responsible to develop and continually improve our Engineering Feasibility documents to include lessons learned by commodity/component. Support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:

o The Global Operating System Plays;

o OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety Management system standard;

o ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standard;

o IATF/TS16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics System standards.

· Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

· Maintain balance between customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department 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.

Credentials

· A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related engineering discipline is required.

Desired Characteristics

· Five to seven years of related experience.

· Experience managing supplier quality for electrical components or iron-based commodities is required.

· 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&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.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and…