Automotive Quality Engineer: APQP & Continuous Improvement

ALMAG Aluminum; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Health & Dental

Health Care Spending Account

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Events

Floater Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Annual safety footwear reimbursement

Job summary

ALMAG Aluminum in Brampton seeks a skilled Quality Engineer for Automotive to advance the Quality Department's objectives. You will lead APQP/PPAP efforts, develop control plans and PFMEAs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

You will work with customers and sales to address quality issues, conduct GR&R and capability studies, and help maintain the Quality Management System. Travel within Canada/US may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of direct automotive manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP), continuous improvement, and systemic/product quality.
• Working towards ASQ certification for CQE designation.
• Certified Lead Auditor is an asset.
• Experience negotiating with customers on quality concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and transfer of new products to production through the APQP process and prepare PPAPs.
• Develop, update, and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and other quality documentation.
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, control plans, flow charts, inspection instructions, and SOPs.
• Act as a technical resource for automotive requirements and work with customers/sales to address quality issues.
• Conduct capability studies and GR&R as needed; manage non-conforming material disposition.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D) and train teams on problem-solving tools.
• Prepare reports and provide QA direction and support.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

8D

Problem Solving

Quality Management

Education

ASQ CQE Certification (preferred)

Certified Lead Auditor (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dimensional measurement tools

Job description

ALMAG Aluminum in Brampton seeks a skilled Quality Engineer for Automotive to advance the Quality Department's objectives. You will lead APQP/PPAP efforts, develop control plans and PFMEAs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

You will work with customers and sales to address quality issues, conduct GR&R and capability studies, and help maintain the Quality Management System. Travel within Canada/US may be required.