Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Ontario, Canada. The role focuses on leading the quality function for new and current programs, establishing control plans, and developing gauging and testing processes to meet customer specifications.

You will manage PPAP activities, drive improvements, and ensure part conformance to stringent automotive standards while collaborating with design, program, and manufacturing teams across the facility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Engineering function on New and Current Programs as assigned.
• Establish/maintain Control Plans and gauging requirements.
• Set up SPC system with charts, database, and control limits.
• Prepare PPAP documentation per AIAG/customer requirements.
• Ensure part conformance to customer requirements (fit, function, reliability).
• Champion customer containment and corrective action processes.
• Provide quality reports and SPC summaries as directed.

Skills

SPC expertise

PPAP documentation

Root cause analysis

Customer liaison

Lean manufacturing

Education

College Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (CQT/CQE)

Tools

CAD experience

Quality Information Systems

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

Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.cooperstandard.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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