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For our plant in Windsor we are looking for a

Quality Engineer 1 1

Information relating to the position.

Job Description

Job Ad for Full-time SUPPLIER Quality Engineer – Automotive

Looking for a full-time Quality Engineer; please find the attached job description for the position.

We are looking for a trained and experienced SUPPLIER Quality Engineer with Automotive Manufacturing experience that can hit the floor running. We are looking for a motivated individual that can start as soon as possible. Below is the scope of required work services.

Scope of work services

• Full-time hire status
• Salary/pay rate – TBD – pending experience, education, skill, and ability.
• Hours of work services – full-time Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm schedule, supporting potential three-shift operations within a Unionized environment.
• Saturday and overtime required based on service support needs.
• Start time, ASAP.

Applicant must possess work experience, education, skills, and abilities.

• Preferred post-secondary education; minimum 3-5 years working experience Quality Engineer or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior supplier quality management experience is an asset.

• Internal Auditing experience re: IATF 16949, including internal audits, LPAs, and supplier assessment audits. Contribute towards supplier sourcing decisions.

• Knowledge of Core tools (PPAP, SPC, FMEA, MSA, APQP).
• Demonstrate competency in blueprint reading, statistical techniques, and measurement.
• Experience with FCA systems is an asset; WCM/Lean Manufacturing principles and practices with JIS/JIT and Inventory production systems.

• Serve as a liaison between our company and the vendors to identify quality issues and develop solutions. Providing technical advice and guidance to nondirected suppliers to reduce defect rates.
• Interface with the customer and suppliers on quality-related issues.
• Lead the problem-solving activity for internal and external (customer and supplier) related quality issues in compliance with the Business Operating System and supporting documentation.
• Manage suppliers and their containment activities, tracking clean points. Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming products until the deficiency is corrected.

• Maintaining detailed reports on supplier quality, including defect rates. Disposition of supplier defects, including issuing chargebacks.

• Manage incoming suppliers and products from vendors to check for defects and ensure quality.
• Coordinate supplier representatives visiting in HBPO to review their defective products in preparation for disposition.
• Supplier visits and sorts to be conducted in alignment with the contractor training program for health and safety.
• Visit supplier facilities and observe their manufacturing environment to review and assess their procedures in alignment with HBPO requirements.
• Communicate with vendors regularly to address any concerns and foster an environment that facilitates continual improvement in working relationships.
• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure they meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Supplier development, train suppliers on quality requirements. Maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Review, disposition, and document communication of discrepancies for supplier sample submissions of new or changed advanced program materials.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to products, processes & systems.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality on products, services, and processes.
• Strong ability to perform and multitask multiple assignments and job functions.
• Strong organizational and communication (verbal and written).
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced Unionized work environment.
• Facilitate communication between shifts on documentation changes/ updates.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

• Advise the Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.

Job Location:

• Windsor, ON.

Job Type: Full-time

HBPO is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, HBPO will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, Selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.”
Note; Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged and contacted

Do you have any questions about the position or your application?
Are you interested and would like to become part of our team? Then apply now here.

HBPO Canada Inc. | Human Resources

2570 Central Ave | Windsor | Ontario N8W4J5 | Canada

Windsor.HR@hbpogroup.com