Quality Auditor

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Quality Auditor partners and collaborates with various internal departments to inspect and validate parts to ensure adherence to customer expectations and specifications.

Responsibilities

 

• Verify content of containers for proper part application and conformance to specified requirements.
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  • LH vs RH application (as applicable)
  • Front vs Rear application (as applicable)
  • Proper color designation, part number and part description
  • Correct Quantity (i.e. Standard pack requirement)
  • No obvious defects
  • All specific defects as outlined in Work Instructions, Quality Alerts, One Point Lessons, etc.
• Verify proper packaging according to packaging plans and/or customer specifications including packing materials (i.e. plastic bags, dividers, etc.), shipping containers, skids, etc.
• Inspect and verify shipping labels are accurate, properly applied and legible.
• Verify any special identification and/or other required documentation is applied to container, if applicable.
• Maintain a daily report of inspection activities.
• Communicate any concerns to appropriate Supervisor(s) and Department Manager(s).
• Additional duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of CQAM.00001 - Quality Management Systems Manual.

Working Conditions
 

• Able to physically inspect Company property and assets.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• Excellent visual acuity combined with the ability of a minimum of FMHH average color discrimination.
• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, climb, stand and walk continuously in close, confined surroundings.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Overtime as required.

Qualifications

 

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively along with basic mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of molding, paint or assembly processes preferred.
• Ability to distinguish colors based on the Munsell color aptitude test and check adequate visual activity.
• Understanding of customer-specific inspection standards.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Quality Systems.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Experience with PolyWorks considered an asset.

Core Competencies
 

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Team Work and Organization Support
• Time Management
• Adaptability/ Flexibility
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Diversity and Ethics
• Mathematical Reasoning

Training Requirements
 

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• Supplier Releasing & Scheduling
• Calibration
• Internal Auditing
• Manufacturing. and all Assoc. Process
• Non-Conforming Material
• Corrective Action
• Completion of Hold Tags
• Partial Container Inst.
• Label Verification Inst.
• International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.)
• CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."
"Lots of growth opportunity."
"The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."
Not just a job-a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.