Quality Engineer

Coordinates activities for compliance of, and the improvement of, all quality systems. Provides technical support to investigate, audit, develop and implement continuous improvement for production and development processes to achieve high quality, productivity, and safety. The selected individual will support Linamar’s Quality Department. Other assignments may be given at the Quality Manager’s discretion.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced & rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated & engaged employees.

Key Accountabilities

·       Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure all quality requirements are met.

·       Assist Quality Manager with documentation and re-certification of the quality management system.

·       Interact with various groups responsible for developing documentation to meet quality requirements and verify current procedures by conducting interviews orally or using written communication.

·       Maintain existing procedures to ensure all documentation is written in correct format in accordance with ISO 14001:2015 – IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System.

·       Review current documentation and modify format as required following the outlined process per the Quality Standard.

·       Participate in support of ISO certification, customer, and surveillance audits.

·       Coordinate completion of audits including managing the audit schedule for both on-site, administrating and tracking all Internal/External audits, and maintain archive of all audit reports.

·       Manages and coordinates the internal auditing program.

·       Assist the Quality department with the non-conformance, deviation, and corrective/preventive action processes.

·       Assist in Maintaining KPI metrics for Quality Assurance activities.

·       Reporting on the performance of the systems for review and improvement.

·       Provide information for inclusion to the management review report.

·       Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure all quality requirements are met.

·       Review of customer websites and customer specific requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

·       Five years of relevant automotive manufacturing working experience, or equivalent experience.

·       Additional education in technology, management, and auditing is preferred.

·       Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance standards.

·       Ability to work with minimal supervision.

·       Excellent computer skills.

·       Ability to work independently.

·       Organized with ability to work independently.

·       Self-directed, willing to take initiative and start tasks without direction.

·       Established verbal and written skills, including the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel.

·       Successful completion of a certified ISO/IATF/VDA Lead Auditor Course or ability to obtain.

Why Linamar:

·       Opportunities for career advancement

·       Tuition assistance

·       Great benefits & competitive pay

·       Time off

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.