Quality Assurance Engineer — PPAP, APQP & Lean

Socket.dev; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP match

Three weeks vacation

Employee discount program

Job summary

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of finished goods and first article/PPAP packages for shipping to customers. You will champion corrective actions and drive continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.

The role requires APQP activities, GD&T, SPC, and training across multiple sites. A university degree and 2–5 years’ experience in metal fabrication quality are required, with travel to QCI facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in quality control or engineering in Metal Fabrication/Welding or similar industry.
• Knowledge of welding inspection, defects, and non-destructive/destructive testing.
• Understanding of product development and steel fabrication processes.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Support First Article / PPAP data collection and submission for new launches.
• Compile PPAP and First Article documentation for assigned programs.
• Participate in APQP to ensure design and process feasibility.
• Address quality issues including GD&T and inspection requirements; apply statistical methods and Advanced Quality Plans.
• Coordinate gauge accuracy studies; perform process capability and performance studies.
• Train operators and quality inspectors for in-process inspections; conduct dock audits.

Skills

Quality assurance

APQP/PPAP

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Communication (English)

MS Office

Education

University degree in a related discipline

Tools

Gauges & fixtures

SPC charts

Job description

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of finished goods and first article/PPAP packages for shipping to customers. You will champion corrective actions and drive continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.

The role requires APQP activities, GD&T, SPC, and training across multiple sites. A university degree and 2–5 years’ experience in metal fabrication quality are required, with travel to QCI facilities as needed.