Quality Engineer

Flex-N-Gate; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

RRSP retirement plan

Safety training & development programs

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is a leading automotive supplier seeking a Quality Engineer to drive plant-wide quality improvements and maintain PPAP processes. You will evaluate and implement quality and reliability techniques, coordinate corrective actions, and report on quality management systems.

The role requires strong PPAP experience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to travel within Canada and the US. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related experience and a CQE certification where possible.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in quality engineering.
• PPAP experience required; knowledge of 8D, 5 Why and Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer issues and ensure testing requirements are met.
• Oversee PPAP process with suppliers and ensure compliance to specs.
• Ensure production meets quality specifications and maintains records.
• Maintain calibration system and ensure gauges/equipment are calibrated on schedule.
• Provide on-site support to customers/suppliers as needed.
• Document activities and support adherence to ISO/IATF standards.
• Travel within Canada and the US as required.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Work

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Tools

Datamyte

Microsoft Office

Statistical Software

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Quality Engineer supports and promotes plant wide quality improvement efforts. Lead and maintain PPAP Process and supporting functions. Evaluate and develop improvement techniques for quality and reliability. Maintain and report on the quality management systems using Process Audits (Layered, Flex-N-Gate, Customer required, Control plan audits). Works with employees, suppliers and customers to produce quality products that meet or exceed the customer and plant's requirements. Coordinates Corrective Action and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical GDT/Blueprint reading
• Engineering specifications and understanding

Job Duties

• Handle customer issues. Review customer testing requirements and ensure that systems are in place to meet them.
• Work with suppliers to ensure testing requirements are being met and oversee PPAP process.
• Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
• Support upkeep of the calibration system. Maintain records, ensure gages and equipment are calibrated within required time.
• Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
• Support prototype builds (document according to prototype checklist inspection process).
• Collect SPC data and report monthly; and work with manufacturing on process improvements.
• Support manufacturing in the development of job instructions and procedures.
• Document all activities as required.
• Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Define and implement “Customers indicators” to monitor the satisfaction level of the customer and reporting back to management.
• Makes decisions with regard to disposition of non-conforming material and that proper containment and follow up is done.
• Perform additional assignments per manager’s direction.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Able to travel with in Canada and US

Requirements

• Preferred Certified Quality Engineer Certificate
• Preferred 3-5 years’ of related work experience.
• Strong PPAP experience
• Knowledge of Problem-solving tools; 8D, 5 why and Six Sigma
• Knowledge of manufacturing process, machines, stamping tools, including design and uses.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software (Datamyte).
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• GDT/Blueprint reading
• Engineering specifications and understanding
• Valid G license & Passport

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

"The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."

"Not just a job—a great place to work!"

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.