As an independent and globally positioned supplier, the ElringKlinger Group is a powerful and reliable partner to the automotive industry. Be it car or commercial vehicle, be it electric motor, hybrid technology, or optimized combustion engine - we offer innovative solutions for all types of drive system in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. In doing so, we are making a committed contribution to sustainable mobility.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the quality produced in series production.
• Ensuring the use of quality improvement programs and monitoring the product quality and scrap rate: error analysis, continuous improvement process (scrap problem solving), tracking remedial and improvement measures as specified by the Quality Manager.
• Drawing up and implementing local BU quality standards in coordination with BU Production Quality (quality-related work instructions, list of limit samples etc.).
• Advising and training the technical departments in all matters relating to quality.
• Assisting the technical department with customer audits for the Business unit, including monitoring the remedial measures.
• Initiating and coordinating the 8D process, including the associated internal documentation and the customer portals.
• Training of the production team in quality related issues, i.e. use of SAP QM, work instructions, quality philosopy etc.
• Reporting KPI's in the assigned area.
• Carrying out audits (multi-shift audits, process audits, 5S audits LPA, etc.)
• Assisting the technical department with PFMEA.
• Work in compliance with ESA and OHSA regulatory requirements.
• Comply with all ISO 14001, 45001 and IATF requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Process and production orientation mindset
• IT/SAP knowledge
• Quality and Cost Orientation
• Problem-solving competence (8D, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, 5W's etc.)
• Ability to demonstrate experience in MSA, QM Core tools (APQP, SW)
• Ability to demonstrate experience with SAP QM
• VDA 6.3 Knowledge a requirement
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Read, write, speak English
• Competence in using Microsoft Office tools
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English

ElringKlinger Canada Inc. complies with AODA laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. It is the policy of ElringKlinger Canada Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

Note - this position requires the candidate to have the ability to travel to the US and Europe, therefore a valid passport and ability to obtain a work visa is a requirement. This role is not suitable for those who do not have their permanent residence or are Canadian citizens.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leamington, ON N8H 5P2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person