Supplier Quality Engineer (EIT)

Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Purpose

This position will work closely with design and development, manufacturing, supply chain and product support to ensure a high quality and reliability levels are achieved for purchased parts and outsourced services. Execution of continuous improvement projects to improve the quality of the supply base.

Qualifications:

• University degree in engineering or sciences
• Minimum 5 years of applied Supplier Quality Assurance experience in a medium to high volume hi-tech industry
• Lean six sigma training is an asset
• QMS audit training
• Thorough knowledge of Supplier Quality Assurance programs including; selection, qualification, development, auditing and surveillance
• Solid experience in Quality Management System and Manufacturing Processes auditing methods and techniques
• Applied experience in statistics and statistical process control

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development, execution and maintenance of the supplier quality management systems including:
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of MacDon Supplier Quality Requirements.
  • Support the Supplier evaluation, qualification and approval Process.
  • Support the development and maintenance of the MacDon approved vendors list (AVL).
  • Support the, development, execution and maintenance of the supplier quality surveillance programs including:
• Supplier Audit Program
• Supplier Performance monitoring
• Supplier Rating System and Reporting
  • Interface with parts, materials and outsourcing suppliers on all quality issues.
  • Work with Procurement to ensure that relevant MacDon quality requirements are included in the purchase orders.
  • Chairing of the Supplier MRB, disposition of supplier nonconforming products and execution of the Supplier Corrective Action System.
• Participate in the collection of the necessary data and develop the appropriate key performance indicators that accurately depict the quality levels of purchased parts/material and outsourced services. These quality levels are dynamic and should be achieved and increased regularly.
• Participate in the enhancements and development of measuring reports and tools to accurately depict the overall performance of the supplier quality function.
• Support the Product Realization Process and represents the Supplier Quality function in the New Product Development cross functional teams.
• Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from a supplier quality perspective.

**US/International Travel Required

Why MacDon

We are proud of our worldwide reputation for excellence and take our position as the Harvesting Specialist seriously; at the end of the day our equipment is harvesting the crops that help producers feed the world. Join a world leading company in technologies and innovation that:
Positively contributes to the community where we work and live
Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities as well as company sponsored activities and recreational teams
Offers discounts for local vendors and community events
Provides opportunities for education and wellness
Promotes Work-Life Balance
Values diversity in the workplace

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.