Our client, a leading tier-1 electronics hardware provider is seeking a Product Lead Engineer for their Product Quality team. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Markham, Ontario. Reporting to the Product Quality Manager, you will primarily be responsible for the implementation of changes to current model products.
Responsibilities:
- Asses change impacts, manage production trial runs, and lead validation efforts for product changes such as supplier/component substitutions, customer-initiated changes, and design improvements.
- Ensure changes are launched on time and with minimal quality risk.
- Develop and validate PPAP documents.
- Manage product changes utilizing tools such as APQP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
- Manage and validate prototype builds and ensure on-time shipments to customers.
- Play a lead role in addressing critical production quality issues.
- Utilize 8D methodologies in identifying quality issues, coordinating root cause analysis/investigations, implementing containments, and driving corrective/preventive actions.
- Lead and implement PFMEA activities across the plant.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Zero-Defect programs.
Requirements:
- BSc. In Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Canadian Degree equivalency is required).
- Hands-on Engineering and Project Management experience within a high-quality, process-driven, regulated product manufacturing environment (tier-1 Automotive industry experience is preferred).
- Quality Engineering experience within Manufacturing along with an understanding of product assembly processes (Electronics is preferred).
- Proven project management/coordination skills.
- Analytical mindset with hands-on experience with quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, Six Sigma, and LEAN Manufacturing principles.
- Strong interpersonal skills, highly collaborative with a can-do, winning attitude.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.