Quality Engineer, Senior - HPDC

Quality Engineer, Senior (HPDC)The Quality Engineer, Senior (HPDC) position, under general direction, is responsible to perform PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits), responsible to close out PSA audit short falls. Responsible to manage the APQP process to support program launches. Responsible to develop and continually improve our Engineering Feasibility documents to include lessons learned by commodity/component. Support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality. Frequent travel will be required in North America and occasionally internationally. Performance Expectations· Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure all quality requirements are met.· Interpret regulatory quality documents in order to apply them to manufacturing and quality systems.· Be actively involved in quality planning (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA ).· Identify gauging methods, quote, purchase and implement related systems.· Participate & lead in APQP meetings.· Initiate and participate in 8D Problem solving meetings with customers, suppliers or internal.· Review accuracy of process documentation and update as needed.· Supplier development activities (Prototype running, pre-production process analysis, run at rate on site, early containment evaluation, process production release)· Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings.· Safe launch assurance and /or red launch follow up and solution.· Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.· Direct and coordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products or facilities.· Follow up on lessons learned matrix and read across, ensure added to engineering feasibilities by commodity/component.· Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed. Credentials· A bachelor's degree in engineering or related engineering discipline is required.· Five to seven years of related High Pressure Die Cast experience· Experience with process engineering and determining optimal process parameters· Experience in trouble shooting casting defects and problem resolution. (8D, PDCA, Fishbone · Experience in conformal cooling methods and 3D printed inserts· Experience in tooling design, repair methods and best practices.· Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing. Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R and R’s. Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.· Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with material processes and IATF/TS16949 standards. · Experience with process engineering and determining optimal process parameters Experience in writing and executing engineering test protocols. Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.· Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.· Willingness to travel as neededWhat Linamar Has To Offer· Opportunities for career advancement.· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.· Social committees and sports teams.· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.About UsLinamar 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 and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.