Quality Technician

Company Overview: Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Stoney Creek, the plants have design, mold, paint, assembly and testing capabilities. Tiercon manages 5 sites across 2 cities employing approximately 550 people throughout Canada. Tiercon is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry as a Quality Technician at our Stoney Creek facilities. Job Summary & Reporting Structure: - Reports to Assistant Quality Manager or designate - Consistent Communication of Safety, Quality, and Delivery Issues - To develop and report out on Quality of Product using statistical techniques - Audit and inspect production processes & parts for proper adherence to pre-assigned quality systems - To be familiar with and practice and promote all aspects of the ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 Quality System and Health & Safety policies. **Responsibilities**: - Perform Statistical analysis of product and process to drive improvements and reduce scrap. - Monthly report out of dimensional Statistical data for all product lines. (CpK/PpK) - Complete Process Performance Studies, assist with onsite Gauge R & R Studies, Product Capability studies, assist in mark up prints, etc. - Complete and perform Audits of operator process review for following procedures with report out to QE"s and recommended actions on a monthly basis. - Complete Audits of work instructions, provide recommendations for improvement in both how they are written and if the operators are following the current work instructions. - Assist with the development of new work instructions with Process Engineers and Quality Engineers. - Complete Quality Alerts and assist in expanding or developing Quality Alert process. - Help in the coordination and facilitation of APQP's activities and prepare all necessary documentation - Complete Process Performance Studies, assist with onsite Gauge R & R Studies, mark up prints, etc. - Assist with the completion of Shift Reports - Assist with reviewing and completing, document and communicate First Offs and In Process inspection when required - Support Overtime Needs for Production and launch activities as needed - back up to assist with Quality Auditors - Develop and complete MSA on gauges in accordance with customer specific requirements. - Assist QE's with Reviewing Supplier PPAP's when needed - Work with SQE to assist suppliers to develop new programs - Complete special projects, with full reports and submission to management. - Review programs for continuous improvement - Assist in the initiation and complete Root cause analysis on all verbal and written customer concerns - Assist in the development, construction and evaluation of all fixtures and gauges - Assist in the maintenance of Quarantine Area - Incoming inspection of supplier components when applicable - May be required to visit supplier locations - Develop and maintain all quality records - Other duties as assigned by Assistant Quality Manager or designate - ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required Qualifications: **Education Required** College Diploma (Mechanical / Industrial / Quality or Chemical Engineering, C.Q.T.) **Training Required** PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and Corrective action process. **Skills Required**: Minitab data analysis (CPK/PPK) **Equivalent Experience** Minimum 1 year of experience in a hands-on technical/quality manufacturing role Exposure to injection moulding, painting and assembly Exposure to IATF16949 procedures Experience in computer systems (Windows, Microsoft Office, Macros and Data base) Experience with working with customers such as Ford, GM, and Chrysler