Are you a Quality Engineer who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Manufacturing Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have progressive quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Brampton, ON. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.
• This role involves proactively identifying opportunities for process and product improvements, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the development and maintenance of quality systems.
• Automotive
  1. Support and lead activities related to automotive quality standards.
  2. Prepare and submit PPAP packages per customer-specific requirements.
  3. Maintain APQP documentation: Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flows, Inspection Instructions, and SOPs.
  4. Lead or participate in customer complaint investigations using 8D and other problem-solving tools (5 Why's, Fishbone, etc.).
  5. Conduct GR&R and capability studies as needed.
  6. Act as a key quality contact for assigned automotive and non-automotive customers.
  7. Train internal teams on quality tools and customer-specific requirements.
• Extrusion
  1. Monitor quality in aluminium extrusion operations and apply best practices to ensure dimensional and visual conformity.
  2. Drive Process improvement with a focus on increased quality
  3. Analyze production quality data and recommend process improvements.
  4. Provide input in the design and validation of extrusion-specific fixtures and gauges.
  5. Assist in the development of visual aids, boundary samples, and inspection criteria for extrusion profiles.
• Fabrication
  1. Dimensional evaluation of parts using appropriate equipment, gauges and fixtures.
  2. Develop and optimize fabrication quality procedures and standards for operations such as machining, cutting, punching, and forming.
  3. Conduct root cause investigations on fabrication-related issues and oversee implementation of corrective actions.
  4. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by validating manufacturing processes and documenting critical quality requirements.
  5. Collaborate with the manager of fabricated parts from production, ensuring conformance and repeatability.
  6. Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement efforts focused on fabrication processes.
• Supplier
  1. Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and promote quality improvements across the supply base.
  2. Monitor and analyze supplier quality performance and collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, and Sales to address nonconformances.
  3. Audit and assess existing and potential suppliers to ensure capability and compliance with client standards.
  4. Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests and follow through back charges to ensure costs are recuperated.
  5. Led or coordinated the resolution of supplier-related rejections, acting as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams.

Here's what you'll get:

• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Length: Direct Hire

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of progressive quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience in metal fabrication and aluminium extrusion and aluminium extrusion finishing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality management, including supplier audits, corrective action follow-up, and supplier development initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting or leading product launches and process validations, including the development of control plans, FMEAs, and inspection instructions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with quality tools, dimensional inspection, and data-driven decision-making using statistical methods.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with GD&T fundamentals and principles
• Minimum 5 years of experience in interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles to ensure product conformity and support tooling and inspection design.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing, evaluating, and developing suppliers; capable of issuing and managing SCARs, performing risk assessments, and collaborating on supplier improvement initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aluminium extrusion processes
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience application of AIAG Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC
• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing full PPAP documentation for various customer requirements.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Experience supporting automotive quality systems IATF 16949 and or ISO 9001, including customer interaction, PPAP submission, and APQP project involvement in an automotive environment
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or in progress; Internal Auditor certification (ISO 9001/IATF 16949)
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with extensive experience
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams with engineering, production, and supplier teams to resolve complex quality issues
• In this role, you will need effective problem-solving skills, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• The Quality Engineer must be adaptable in fast-paced environments and committed to maintaining high standards of quality through data-driven decision-making and teamwork.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949; ability to assist in system audits, document control, and QMS maintenance.
• Skilled in structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and Fault Tree Analysis; able to lead cross-functional investigations and drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Solid grasp of fabrication processes (machining, punching, forming) and ability to develop inspection standards, visual aids, and process documentation such as control plans and BOMs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong team player with a proactive mindset; capable of mentoring peers and shop-floor staff in quality tools, procedures, and culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical data clearly, interface effectively with customers and suppliers, and lead discussions with production and cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of FARO arm an asset
• Self-starter working with minimal supervision

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations;
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker's employer requires to be used or worn;
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker;
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows;
• Not remove or make ineffective any protective device;
• Not use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker; or
• Not engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct;
• Observe client Health & Safety policies and procedures;
• Ensures work area is kept clean, orderly and safe at all times

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.