Quality Engineer

Woodbridge-3; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Defined Contribution Plan with company

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Upskilling & Internal Promotions

Job summary

Woodbridge is seeking a Quality Supervisor/Analytical/Technical professional to support Quality Assurance and Control policies, ensuring effective QA/QC systems. You will coordinate inspections, drive corrective actions, and lead continuous improvement in an automotive manufacturing setting in Vaughan, Canada.

You will work with suppliers and customers, train plant personnel, and participate in audits, with a focus on Toyota SQAM and IATF16949 requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in quality; automotive experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Toyota SQAM requirements.
• Proficient in statistics, SPC and six sigma.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with IATF certification and automotive quality systems.
• Lean, 5S and Kaizen exposure.
• Proficient with MS Office and Minitab tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspection and testing activities related to Customer PPAP or sample submissions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects or participate on a project team.
• Champion and complete corrective action reports.
• Deal with daily production quality issues.
• Perform lab testing as required.
• Coordinate in-house sampling responsibilities including FMEA, control plans and product submissions.
• Maintain lab's quality system compliant to IATF16949 requirements.
• Continuous improvement of quality systems and methods.
• Represent assigned customers.
• Train plant personnel in quality systems and inspection methods.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and present proposals.
• Prepare and present reports for management or publication.
• Complete scheduled audits: 5S, IATF, HS&E.
• Collaborate with suppliers/customers on critical characteristics.

Skills

Toyota SQAM

Statistics

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

5S Kaizen

Blueprint reading

Communication

MS Office

Minitab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

QI Macros

Minitab

MS Excel

Job description

Requisition ID4198-Posted11/03/2026-Quality-Mid-Career-0 - 20%-Days

Job Grade:Supervisor/Analytical/Technical (I3/T2A)

BusinessUnit:Moulded Foam

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role Purpose:

To support the goals and objectives of Quality by ensuring that effective Quality Assurance and Control policies, procedures and systems are developed, implemented and maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate inspection and testing activities related to Customer PPAP or sample submissions
• Complete continuous improvement projects or participate on a project team
• Champion and complete corrective action reports
• Deal with daily production quality issues
• Perform lab testing as required
• Coordinate in house sampling responsibilities including FMEA, control plans and product submissions
• Acquisition, control and maintenance of automotive and/or material specifications aid in the investigation and resolution of Supplier and Customer concerns or problems implementation and maintenance of the Lab's documented quality system, compliant to IATF16949 requirements (Examples: test methods, work instructions, etc.)
• Continuous improvement of quality systems and methods
• Act as a representative to assigned customers
• Training of plant personnel in quality systems and inspection methods
• Aggressively investigate, propose and manage cost savings opportunities
• Ability to prepare and present reports and presentations for management or publication
• Complete scheduled audits; 5S, IATF, HS&E
• Work with suppliers / CUSTOMER to establish critical characteristic, and handle any supplier related quality issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of science or engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 Years Min quality related experience and/or training, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Toyota SQAM requirements
• Excellent working knowledge of Statistics (to include SPC and 6 sigma)
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills (to include 5Whys and Ishikawa)
• Team Player must be able to support team building activities
• Background in automotive quality systems and IATF certification.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer literate and proficient in common software packages. e.g. MS Office, QI Macros, Minitab
• Demonstrated blue print reading and interpretation skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate an extensive variety of technical instructions and specifications
• Training/understanding of problem solving techniques
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.