Junior Quality Engineer

Current opening for an existing vacancy

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for a Junior Quality Engineer to join our dynamic organization.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Junior Quality Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, providing quality engineer services to internal and external customers and to assist in maintaining quality standards in accordance with customer requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintain the Technical System and Procedures to be compliant to ISO / IATF 16949, BIQS and all customer specific processes as required.
• Comply with all Company safety policies, procedures and rules.
• Participate and lead as required in the sample submission process (PPAP).
• Support PPAP package to customer for approval and review and assist in the approval of supplier PPAP submissions.
• Participate in the development and maintain the database of Process Flow Charts, PFMEA's and produce Control Plans.
• Create/revise inspection sheets and ensure that they meet customer requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external customer and suppliers as required.
• Participate in process improvement activities and problem-solving activities.
• Initiate internal NCR's and participate in NCR problem solving teams and has responsibility to oversee the corrective action system.
• Respond and react to internal and external customer's quality concerns.
• Responsible to adhere to the 5S system.
• Assist when required in the solution of shop floor problems.
• Participates in and verification of measurement systems to suit specific product requirements.
• Participate in Engineering changes and deviations affecting current production products.
• Initiate new and additional inspection procedures and processes and train personnel on inspection methods.
• Assist in visual aids (samples). Lead the upkeep for master sample log and room.
• Interact with customer to help reduce and eliminate PPM's including review of accumulations prior to PPM reporting.
• Ensure the standards of Section 28 of the OHSA are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certified Quality Technician / Engineer or a minimum of two (2) years Quality Assurance experience in automotive or equivalent. (i.e.: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA/Gage R&R)
• Experience in problem solving / process improvement techniques would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System - IATF 16949 standard

Accessibility: AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com.

Equal Opportunity: As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.

Salary: $58000 - $68000 per year