Faurecia Hiring for Plant Production Quality Engineer level 2 at Brampton, ON Full Time

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.

Our Clean Mobility North American Division is looking for a Quality Engineer for our site in Brampton, Ontario.

The Quality Engineer within production drives the Faurecia Quality System methodology and ensures product conformity in accordance with the control plan and the right application of the quality principles.

The main missions of the role are:
Approve and implement internal work instructions on the production lines and thus ensure that all necessary inspections are included, the necessary time is allocated in the standardized work sheets and that the related measuring equipment is available and meets requirements (e.g. R&R study, etc)

Ensure the respect of the control plan and archive required quality records in accordance with the control plan (1st part ok, …)

Define and update the inspection instructions according to the control plan (e.g. final inspection instructions, ok 1st part instruction)

Organize and perform gauge R&R studies. Perform measurements and data collection on engineering samples, record SPC data and coordinate line trail data collection.

Assess new and existing manufacturing methods, including tooling, fixtures, layouts and equipment for potential quality/cost improvements.

Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities. Compile the contents and assure compliance to customer requirements for all initial production part submissions.

Facilitate the establishment and implementation of quality specifications, testing procedures and standards for raw materials, processes and finished goods.

Develop and recommend inspection, sampling techniques and quality control plans, develop process control procedure to ensure production of finished product meets quality specification and standard.

Provide leadership in APQP and PAPP processes to determine testing, sampling techniques and gauging methods needed to produce new products.

Support program launches through all phases to support the Program manager and launch teams.

Active participation in the problem resolution using Faurecia problem resolution tools and sustain the rigorous application of the method.

Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects and make recommendations for corrective actions. Provide feedback to manufacturing, engineering and quality based on the analysis of returned goods and internal non-conformances

Update daily the quality indicators for the Production team and ensure that the quality indicators are well tracked by for the production lines

Define and drive the priorities of quality continuous improvement in collaboration with the Production & Quality Manager and construct an annual Quality plan based on defined priorities, including targets, resources and organization of workshops.

Facilitate workshops and therefore master Faurecia Quality System tools and techniques including: 8 basics (Final Inspection, Poka-yoke, self-inspection, etc.), Stop @ Defect, convergence plan, and variability reduction. Train team members and support staff in appropriate quality training to ensure deployment of standards.

Support the production supervisors in the implementation of the 8 Quality Basics (train, implement, track, alert in case of deviation…)

Instruct and train applicable personnel in techniques and use of audit and testing devices

Identify and implement best practices.

Maintain the plant Master List for all controlled documents

Interface with Customers using on-line quality monitoring systems (GM Supply Power/GZTS, Ford Covisint…) and respond in an effective and timely manner to ensure zero non-conformances.

Visit customers and suppliers as necessary. Act as a liaison to internal and external customers

Contact suppliers to put in place urgent actions to assure defect free parts for production. Assist in the evaluation and implementation of supplier corrective actions.

Assure compliance of the documented quality system (IATF 16949) and promote consistency throughout organization relative to the Quality Management

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:
Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree

Experience:
At least 2 years of automotive production experience

3-5 years in a quality role with strong knowledge of quality methods

Skills and competencies:
Strong sense of teamwork

Strong communication skills

Proven track record in upholding safety and quality standards

Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

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