Automotive Quality Engineer: PPAP & Process Excellence

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach

Auto supplier discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Canada seeks a Quality Engineer to design inspection procedures, develop control plans, perform root cause analysis, and own PPAP processes. You will collaborate with internal teams and manage interactions with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities include developing essential quality documents like CPs and work instructions, leading corrective actions, conducting audits, training production staff on gauges and inspection procedures, and supporting continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial) required.
• Minimum 3 years of quality manufacturing experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PCP, PFMEA, 8D, MSA, GD&T, Gauge R&R and Metrology.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols.
• Strong knowledge of SPC concepts and data-driven process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage essential quality documents such as Process Control Plans and Work Instructions.
• Review product and process documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Address and resolve customer concerns promptly, including on-site presentations.
• Submit PPAP packages and samples on time.
• Monitor Customer Specific Requirements and portals for compliance.
• Lead meetings to identify root causes and implement corrective actions with customers or suppliers.
• Manage corrective action process and maintain Customer/Supplier Concern Log.
• Evaluate and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with core team on continual improvement initiatives.
• Train production staff on new products, gauges, fixtures, and inspection procedures.
• Support QA to ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality systems.
• Conduct dimensional reports, capability studies and MSA.
• Perform internal/external audits as required (LPA, QMS, MPA, Supplier).
• Interact with all departments to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

GD&T

MSA

Gauge R&R

SPC

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Quality management software

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Linamar Corporation in Canada seeks a Quality Engineer to design inspection procedures, develop control plans, perform root cause analysis, and own PPAP processes. You will collaborate with internal teams and manage interactions with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities include developing essential quality documents like CPs and work instructions, leading corrective actions, conducting audits, training production staff on gauges and inspection procedures, and supporting continuous