Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, perform routine to moderately complex inspections, set quality standards for in-process and finished products, and develop testing and training methods. Collaborate with quality and production teams to recommend production improvements and manage quality assurance processes.

Responsibility:

• Participated in quality planning activities, including control plans, Advanced Project Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Review Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages and analyze Coordinated Measurement Machine (CMM) data.
• Identify, purchase, and implement gauging methods and systems.
• Engage in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for quality issues.
• Review and update process documentation to define quality assurance practices, such as work instructions, process alerts, and quality alerts.
• Manage supplier quality through direct communication, corrective actions, and performance evaluations.
• Work with the assigned Material Review Board (MRB) on continuous improvement projects to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and scrap.
• Serve as the first point of contact for production quality issues and provide solutions.
• Conduct audits, manage receiving and outgoing quality functions, and provide training on quality tools.
• Experience in product launch activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related discipline.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2-7 years of experience in quality assurance with automotive products.
• Proficiency in risk analysis, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and quality assurance reports.
• Skilled in writing and executing engineering test protocols and quality reports.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and gauge Repeatability and Reliability (R&R).
• Strong communication and project leadership skills.
• Experience in supplier audits
• CMM Programming knowledge
• Weld knowledge and experience (GMAW)
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications or Six Sigma training preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, CAD applications, and statistical analysis software.
• Hands-on experience identifying and resolving production issues.

What Linamar has to offer?

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
  Community-based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives.

About Us:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request