Quality Engineer

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC; Ridgetown; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC in Ontario, Canada is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support an automotive client. The role requires willingness to travel domestically and internationally, effective from start.

You will drive APQP/PPAP activities, lead investigations, and develop/maintain IATF 16949-aligned QMS. Collaboration with production, engineering, and suppliers is essential to improve quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Engineering or related field.
• ASQ CQE certification preferred.
• 3+ years quality engineering in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product and process quality across manufacturing lifecycle with APQP/PPAP support.
• Develop and maintain IATF 16949 aligned quality systems.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs to improve product conformity and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to reduce defects.
• Support QMS implementation, maintenance, and compliance with standards.
• Review PFMEAs, Control Plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Lead root cause analyses (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Automotive Core Tools

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Customer Focus

Supplier Management

Auditing

Teamwork & Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Engineering

ASQ CQE preferred

Tools

QMS Software

Microsoft 365

ERP/MRP Systems

Statistical Analysis Software

Customer Portals

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry. NOTE: Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, without restrictions, effective on the start date

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring product and process quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle by supporting APQP activities, PPAP submissions, customer requirements, problem-solving initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Develops and maintains quality systems aligned with IATF 16949 standards
• Leads investigations into quality issues
• Facilitates corrective and preventive actions
• Monitors key performance indicators to improve product conformity and customer satisfaction
• Working closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers, the Quality Engineer drives defect prevention, risk reduction, and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, CSR’s and internal quality standards
• Develop, maintain, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product conformity
• Participate in new product launches and process changes
• Investigate customer complaints and quality concerns and lead corrective action activities
• Act as a liaison between customers and internal departments regarding quality-related issues
• Support customer audits, assessments, and visits and conduct internal audits (LPA, process, product)
• Lead root cause analysis investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities
• Prepare and review Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation
• Review and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, process flow diagrams, and related quality documentation
• Monitor KPIs including PPM, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and internal defects.
• Prepare reports and present quality performance information to management and customers
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, cost reduction, waste elimination, and process optimization
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to employees and supervisors

Health, Safety & Wellness

• Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System
• Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and company standards
• Uphold and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Environmental

• Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Quality Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent in experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of quality engineering experience within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment is preferred
• Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, customer complaint management, supplier quality, internal auditing, and continuous improvement methodologies is strongly preferred
• Skills and Abilities: Quality Management Systems, Automotive Core Tools, Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Thinking, Customer Focus and Supplier Management, Auditing, Teamwork and Collaboration Attention to Detail
• Computer Skills: Microsoft 365, Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP/MRP Systems, Statistical Analysis Software, Customer Portals

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $60,000 - $82,000/year (depending on experience)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.