Quality Engineer

Confidential Hire; Guelph; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential Hire in Canada is seeking a versatile Quality Engineer to oversee shop-floor metrology, supplier quality, and root‑cause resolution across production processes. This role emphasizes rigorous internal standards and defect prevention.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years in industrial quality or manufacturing engineering, strong CMM/ GD&T skills, and a solid background in APQP/PPAP with QMS experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with CMM and floor metrology.
• 3–10 years in quality/manufacturing engineering.
• Engineering degree or diploma; CQE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans.

Responsabilités

• Drive quality and metrology across production lines with CMM tools.
• Oversee vendor quality and incoming components.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and part revisions validation.
• Maintain QMS adherence and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

CMM metrology

GD&T proficiency

Blueprint reading

Quality engineering

Formation

Engineering degree

CQE certification

Diploma

Outils

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

Control plans

Description du poste

Growing advanced industrial manufacturing team in the Kitchener/ Waterloo/Guelph area is looking for a versatile Quality Engineer to oversee both shop-floor manufacturing standards and supply base performance. This dynamic role focuses on maintaining rigorous internal standards, managing component reliability, conducting quality audits, and leading root‑cause resolution across production processes. The ideal candidate brings a balanced background in shop-floor metrology, vendor quality oversight, and structural problem‑solving.

Core Responsibilities

• In-House Quality & Metrology: Drive operational quality across production lines, troubleshoot floor issues, and perform precise component verification utilizing CMM equipment and shop‑floor measurement tools.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Oversight: Partner with vendor engineering teams to monitor incoming component quality, evaluate performance analytics, and lead supplier quality development and system audits.
• Defect Resolution & Root Cause: Facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in investigating non-conformances using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to ensure long‑term containment and prevention.
• Launch & Quality Planning: Guide new program introductions through APQP phases, execute PPAP validation for parts and engineering revisions, and review fixture and gauge design specs.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Support internal Quality Management System (QMS) frameworks, ensure adherence to industry standards, and champion continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Technical & Metrology Skills: Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) is required. Strong proficiency in reading blueprints and applying GD&T standards is essential.
• Professional Experience: 3 to 10 years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering within an industrial, assembly, or mechanical manufacturing setup.
• Education & Certifications: Engineering degree (or Diploma). ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or related QMS certification is preferred.
• Core Tooling Expertise: Applied understanding of core quality frameworks including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and MSA.
• Operational Profile: Strong organizational and project lead capabilities; no international travel required.