QUALITY ENGINEER needed in Guelph

Calling on ENGINEERS!! We are looking for a QUALITY ENGINEER for a position in Guelph. See job description below and send you resumes today!

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the 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.
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 and FMEA's necessary for customer approval.
Experienced with APQP (advanced product quality planning) procedures and documentation. Updates all documentation as required.
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.
Performs 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 tables, process quality control charts 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.
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.
Ensure policies and procedures are in accordance with TS/ISO 16949 standards with respect to quality of work, maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area, and protection of the environment.
Provides compliance expertise to Quality Assurance, Engineering, Product Development, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
Serves as consultant, 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- proficient oral and written communications skills
- ability to read and comprehend instructions, regulations and industry standards, correspondence and memos
- ability to effectively present information in one-on-one 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, rations and proportions to practical situations
- 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
EDUCATION: Diploma of Science in Engineering or related field. Minimum of five (5) years experience in quality assurance, quality control.