Quality Engineering Technician

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Technician to support an automotive client on a 12-month contract. You will design quality policies, oversee process testing, and drive containment and cross-functional RC/CA investigations.

Responsibilities include APQP documentation, supplier quality audits, control plans, FMEA, and a focus on IATF 16949 compliance while coordinating with production, engineering, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in the field of Science in Engineering or related.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to use Excel and create charts for managing quality systems.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 and APQP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policies to ensure quality standards in production.
• Oversees testing of processes and products.
• Lead cross-functional investigations (RC/CA) and supplier quality activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and update documentation per IATF 16949.
• Maintain quality documentation and control plans.
• Support new model start-ups and APQP documentation.
• Monitor quality system audits and corrective actions.
• Train associates on quality documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Statistical analysis (SPC)

Problem solving

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Control charts

FMEA

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineering Technician to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry. NOTE: 12-month contract

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met during production
• Oversees testing of processes and products
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Take strong supplier quality skills and apply them to our supply base
• Practices robust product containment for all customer concerns and leads a cross-functional team in RC/CA investigations while contributing to Plant SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) objectives
• Coordinates and prepares all New Model documentation and event part data related to customer quality system requirements
• Completes, with cooperation from Quality and Production staff, all applicable Quality Standards, flow charts, control plans, and FMEA's necessary for customer approval
• Experienced with APQP (advanced product quality planning) procedures and documentation. Updates all documentation as required
• Knowledge of all applicable customer portals and applications
• Participates in all new program start-ups to determine and communicate required schedules for necessary documentation
• Performs planned, periodic audits of all areas of the quality system including design controls for compliance to applicable government regulations and to company policies and procedures
• Performs re-audits of deficient matters and corrective actions, as needed and required. Identifies lessons learned and read across
• Working in Supplier Quality and has performed supplier audits when necessary
• Documents audit results in written audit reports that are distributed and reviewed by appropriate management
• Monitors program performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation
• Responsible for form control of quality standards, process quality control charts, SPC, control plans, and failure mode effect analysis
• Updates all necessary quality documentation, as a result of process changes, design changes, etc. on an as-needed basis, and distributes internally and to effected customer
• Creates FR and follows through to completion
• Trains any/all identified associates on the interpretation of any/all quality documents
• Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards
• Reviews quality problems with engineering personnel and directs action required to correct defects
• Supports onsite customer liaison where applicable by providing part information, clean points, corrective actions, etc.
• Annual Review of the CSR for warranty (Stellantis = CQI-14 Self Assessment)
• Provides compliance expertise to Quality Assurance, Engineering, Product Development, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology
• Serves as a team leader, making recommendations and corrective actions, which are required regarding audit results, and compliance to written procedures or applicable government regulations
• Maintains files containing audit reports, re-audit reports, and audit responses, and pertinent corrective action follow-up for audits conducted
• Provides advice and guidance to less seasoned Quality System Auditors
• Maintains abreast of regulatory changes through industry publications, seminars, participation in trade organizations, and government meetings
• Ensures proper documentation and communication under IATF 16949
• Ensures a customer focus at all times, in compliance with IATF 16949
• Knowledgeable of all relevant policies, procedures and processes under IATF 16949

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in the field of Science in Engineering or related
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, regulations and industry standards, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation
• Must be able to use Excel spreadsheet as well as create and maintain charts and data for use in managing quality systems
• Ability to use statistical analysis and SPC methods
• Must be able to make decisions regarding solutions for quality problems while considering demands of product quality, customer needs, production schedules, and time pressures

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $60, 000 - $80, 000/year (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
• MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.