We are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, without restrictions, effective on the start date

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuring product and process quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle by supporting APQP activities, PPAP submissions, customer requirements, problem-solving initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts

Develops and maintains quality systems aligned with IATF 16949 standards

Leads investigations into quality issues

Facilitates corrective and preventive actions

Monitors key performance indicators to improve product conformity and customer satisfaction

Working closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers, the Quality Engineer drives defect prevention, risk reduction, and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.

Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, CSR’s and internal quality standards

Develop, maintain, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation

Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product conformity

Participate in new product launches and process changes

Investigate customer complaints and quality concerns and lead corrective action activities

Act as a liaison between customers and internal departments regarding quality-related issues

Support customer audits, assessments, and visits and conduct internal audits (LPA, process, product)





Lead root cause analysis investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis

Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities

Prepare and review Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation

Review and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, process flow diagrams, and related quality documentation.

Monitor KPIs including PPM, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and internal defects.

Prepare reports and present quality performance information to management and customers

Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, cost reduction, waste elimination, and process optimization

Provide quality-related training and guidance to employees and supervisors

Health, Safety & Wellness

Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System

Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and company standards

Uphold and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Skilled Conduct

Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards.





REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Quality Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent in experience.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is preferred

Minimum of three (3) or more years of quality engineering experience within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment is preferred

Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, customer complaint management, supplier quality, internal auditing, and continuous improvement methodologies is strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities: Quality Management Systems, Automotive Core Tools, Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Thinking, Customer Focus and Supplier Management, Auditing, Teamwork and Collaboration Attention to Detail

Computer Skills: Microsoft 365, Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP/MRP Systems, Statistical Analysis Software, Customer Portals

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

$60,000 - $82,000/year (depending on experience)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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📌 Quality Engineer [14414] (Ontario)
🏢 Meda Engineering & Technical Services
📍 Ontario