Quality Engineer

Cooper Standard; Stratford; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard in Ontario is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead the Quality Engineering function for new and current programs. The role requires establishing control plans, gauging methods, and running SPC across manufacturing lines.

The ideal candidate has a 3-year college diploma in mechanical engineering or equivalent, with automotive QA experience and PPAP capability. Occasional travel may be required, and regular on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year College Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (CQT, CQE).
• 3+ years of automotive supplier experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Experience with Chrysler, Ford, GM, Quality Information Systems.
• Ability to prepare PPAP packages to Customer Requirements.
• Willingness to travel outside Canada for customer support.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Engineering function on New and Current Programs.
• Establish/Maintain Control Plans and Gauging Requirements.
• Set-up SPC System and test equipment; perform tests per plan.
• Prepare PPAP documentation per AIAG/customer requirements.
• Champion customer concerns, containment actions and quality reviews.
• Provide liaison support for launches and daily manufacturing activity.
• Assist with Lean activities and support IATF audits as required.

Skills

Quality engineering

PPAP

SPC

IATF

Lean

Communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

CQE/CQT credential

Tools

CAD

Quality Information Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Quality Engineer - Annual Salary - 75-80,000 dependent on experience.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Quality Engineering function on both New and Current Programs as assigned

Key interface with Corporate Design Engineers, Program Engineers, Account Managers

Establish/Maintain Control Plans

Establish Gauging Requirements (CLD, Insert/Ext, Length, etc), approvals, quotes, fabrications, gauge studies

Set-up SPC System, including charts, electronic database, control limits, etc.

Set-up Test Equipment, methods, etc to perform all testing required per control plan

Prepare PPAP documentation in compliance with AIAG/customer Specific Requirements for internal and external customers

Establish Quality Standards and communicate using various mediums

Ensure part conformance to Customer Requirements (fit, function, reliability, and appearance)

Champion customer Concern responses (Containment/Corrective Action Process)

Issue Quality Alerts and conduct Quality Reviews on the shop

Provide Customer Liaison Support for launch activities

Provide Quality Engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing activity

Participate in Review of material as part of Material Review Board

Prepare Quality Reports as directed/SPC Summary Report

Assume key role for communication within Quality Group and throughout facility

Daily interaction with Engineering, Manufacturing and Production Control Groups

Assist in the implementation of both group/personal “Lean” activities

Champion Quality Improvement initiatives to reduce scrap/defect levels

Assist with IATF Audits as required

All employees are expected to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, the Workers Safety Insurance Act and the Cooper Standard Automotive Health, Safety and Environment Procedures

Other assignments as directed by the Quality Manager

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3-year College Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (CQT, CQE)

Minimum 3 years of experience in the Automotive Supplier Industry as a Quality Engineer

Experience with Chrysler, Ford, GM, Quality Information Systems

Ability to prepare PPAP packages to Customer Requirements

Ability to travel outside Canada for customer support activity

Fully computer literate and knowledgeable with SPC software programs

CAD experience would be an asset

Knowledgeable in IATF Quality System requirements; Certified Auditor documentation would be an asset

Position Type:

Regular

Remote Status:

On-site