Quality Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an Engineering Specialist - Quality - Machining in Windsor, Canada. This role focuses on leading quality initiatives, managing quality documentation, and implementing improvements in manufacturing environments. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and relevant experience in quality systems. Join this dynamic team and contribute to ensuring superior product quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing Quality Operating Systems or similar programs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional quality improvement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead production QOS initiatives and coordinate quality containment actions.
• Implement corrective actions and manage key quality documentation.
• Prepare quality reports and oversee departmental MQOS scorecard.

Skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Quality data management

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

SPC

MSA/GR&R

QLSCM

Q-Net

FIS

POSMON

QDAS

Job description

Engineering Specialist - Quality - Machining

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality) or related technical field. Candidates must provide proof of degree completion. If obtained outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment showing Canadian equivalency is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing Quality Operating Systems (QOS) or similar structured quality programs
• Proven ability to use structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 6 Panel) for permanent corrective actions
• Experience with quality data management, analysis, and reporting (metrics like FTT, Scrap, Defects)
• Knowledge of core manufacturing quality tools (e.g., SPC, MSA/GR&R)
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams
• Experience coordinating containment actions and managing quality documentation/traceability

Preferred Requirements:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience leading cross-functional quality improvement teams
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems (e.g., QLSCM, Q-Net, FIS, POSMON, QDAS)
• Experience coaching or training on quality principles and systems
• Experience in manufacturing environments such as machining

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please inform Human Resources of any required accommodations.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford does not sponsor work permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead production QOS initiatives
• Review production quality issues and liaise with departments
• Coordinate quality containment actions
• Implement corrective actions (e.g., 8D, 6-panel)
• Maintain quality action traceability records
• Manage key quality documentation
• Prepare quality reports
• Participate in audits
• Oversee the departmental MQOS scorecard
• Review and determine disposition of rejected parts
• Lead zero defects initiatives
• Coordinate Green/Black Belt projects
• Utilize quality and manufacturing systems
• Establish critical characteristics and data collection methods
• Manage error proofing and internal checks
• Apply engineering principles for process and product improvements
• Manage statistical process control
• Apply Measurement Systems Analysis
• Support the MTC process
• Participate in benchmarking
• Advise on corrective actions and risk management
• Verify CNC gauge reports daily
• Coach teams on QOS principles