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Job Description

Job title: Quality Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON
Shift: Day shift - 8am to 4pm
Role type: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

Leap is recruiting a Quality Engineer on behalf of our client, an automotive components manufacturer specializing in injection molding. The Quality Engineer coordinates the activities of the quality system while supporting a portfolio of customers assigned by the Quality Manager. This role is responsible for administering the company's quality program in partnership with designated customers, driving internal corrective actions, and supervising the Quality Inspectors.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the customer liaison for on-going quality issues for specific assigned accounts
Serve as the internal champion for designated customer and supplier issues or concerns
Lead root cause investigations on internal and external quality concerns
Supervise and support Quality Inspectors with daily production-related tasks
Participate in new business reviews, customer programs, and supplier development
Establish procedures for assigned programs to uphold quality, reliability, and safety standards
Partner with the APQP team on new program launches, ensuring a smooth transition from GP-12 to production
Support new program feasibility reviews and company-wide quality improvement initiatives
Lead quality process improvements and support IATF16949 compliance
Identify potential SOP revisions to support continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally to identify quality improvement opportunities
Support new product/part launches, including work instructions, FMEA, control plans, inspection sheets, measurement strategy, gage review/sourcing, and safe launch (GP-12) documentation
Train inspectors, operators, and safe launch personnel on new parts
Collect and review GP-12/safe launch inspection data and suspect samples; present findings (I-Chart) in GP-12 meetings and track corrective actions
Model and promote safe work practices across the office and plant
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

Core Competencies

Customer focus and strong organizational and people skills
Leadership and training capability
Working knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills
8D problem solving and report writing
Root-cause analysis and Quality Core Tools proficiency
Health and safety awareness and attention to detail

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of experience in quality engineering, including SPC and structured problem-solving techniques
Tier 1 / Tier 2 automotive supply chain experience required
Injection molding experience preferred
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and related software
Solid understanding of metrology (GD&T, CMM, etc.)
Knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes
Internal Auditor certification (ISO14001 and/or IATF16949) an asset
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) knowledge

Growth & Development

Core Tools training
IATF16949 and ISO14001 Internal Auditing
Root cause analysis techniques

At Leap we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. That means all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Leap will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Leap encourages applicants of all ages.

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$ - $

Sector

Manufacturing/Distribution