Quality Engineer

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.

Summary

The Quality Engineer supports and promotes plant wide quality improvement efforts. Lead and maintain PPAP Process and supporting functions. Evaluate and develop improvement techniques for quality and reliability. Maintain and report on the quality management systems using Process Audits (Layered, Flex-N-Gate, Customer required, Control plan audits). Works with employees, suppliers and customers to produce quality products that meet or exceed the customer and plant's requirements. Coordinates Corrective Action and Continuous Quality Improvement. 

Core Competencies

 

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical GDT/Blueprint reading
• Engineering specifications and understanding

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements:

*the following is a guideline and to be used if applicable

 

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation Program
• International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.)
• CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual
• Applicable Customer Specifics
• Layered Audit Training

Job Duties
 

• Handle customer issues. Review customer testing requirements and ensure that systems are in place to meet them.
• Work with suppliers to ensure testing requirements are being met and oversee PPAP process.
• Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
• Support upkeep of the calibration system. Maintain records, ensure gages and equipment are calibrated within required time.
• Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
• Support prototype builds (document according to prototype checklist inspection process).
• Collect SPC data and report monthly; and work with manufacturing on process improvements.
• Support manufacturing in the development of job instructions and procedures.
• Document all activities as required.
• Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Define and implement "Customers indicators" to monitor the satisfaction level of the customer and reporting back to management.
• Makes decisions with regard to disposition of non-conforming material and that proper containment and follow up is done.
• Perform additional assignments per manager's direction.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• 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
 

• Physical ability to lift 20lbs.
• Travel as necessary.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. 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 in close, confined surroundings.
• Overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required.
• May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing.

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary. 
• 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.
Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award