Supplier Quality Engineer

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards and manage supplier audits. This role involves engaging with suppliers, leading quality planning, and supporting program launches. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in risk analysis, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers opportunities for career advancement while making a significant impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Community Outreach Initiatives

Social Committees

Discounts with Local Vendors

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in quality engineering.
• Proficient in writing engineering test protocols and quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform PSAs and manage APQP process for program launches.
• Engage in supplier development activities and track lessons learned.

Skills

Risk Analysis

FMEA for Automotive Products

Quality Assurance Reporting

Project Leadership

Interpreting Operational Reports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD Software

Statistical Software

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsible for performing PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits) and closing out PSA audit shortfalls. Manages the APQP process to support program launches and develops engineering feasibility documents, incorporating lessons learned by commodity/component. Supports supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements in the facility’s location, including:
• The Global Operating System Plays;
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety Management System standard;
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standard;
• IATF/TS16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics System standards.

• Support, promote, and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.
• Maintain a balance between customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing performance indicators (Linamar Supplier Scorecard System).
• Manage supply aspects including APQP, launch, PSA’s, and crisis management.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet program requirements.
• Interpret regulatory quality documents for application to manufacturing and quality systems.
• Participate in quality planning of the supply base (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA).
• Identify gauging methods to ensure supplier quality requirements are met.
• Lead and participate in APQP meetings and 8D problem-solving sessions with suppliers.
• Review and update process documentation as needed.
• Engage in supplier development activities, including prototype runs, pre-production analysis, and process release.
• Follow up on part readiness, safe launch assurance, and red launch solutions.
• Track lessons learned and incorporate them into engineering feasibilities by commodity/component.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required.

Desired Characteristics

• Five to seven years of related experience.
• Experience with risk analysis and FMEA for automotive products.
• Proficient in writing and executing engineering test protocols, quality assurance reports, and proposals for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to present to senior management on topics like product costing and equipment failures.
• Skills in interpreting operational and quality reports, drawings, and GD&T.
• Leadership in project teams involving engineers, technologists, clients, and contractors.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CAD, statistical software, and knowledge of material processes and IATF/TS16949 standards.
• Commitment to professional development and staying updated on technological advances.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Community outreach supporting local and global initiatives.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts with local vendors and auto suppliers.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across various industries. We support our employees for success in a fast-paced, growing environment, providing the tools needed to make an impact alongside motivated colleagues.

Linamar is committed to accessible recruitment and will accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.