Job Summary
This position will work closely with design and development, manufacturing, supply chain and product support to ensure a high quality and reliability levels are achieved for purchased parts and outsourced services. Execution of continuous improvement projects to improve the quality of the supply base.
Responsibility
Development, execution and maintenance of the supplier quality management systems including:
Assist in the development and maintenance of MacDon Supplier Quality Requirements
Support the Supplier evaluation, qualification and approval Process
Support the development and maintenance of the MacDon approved vendors list (AVL)
Support the development, execution and maintenance of the supplier quality surveillance programs including:
Supplier Audit Program
Supplier Performance monitoring
Supplier Rating System and Reporting
Interface with parts, materials and outsourcing suppliers on all quality issues
Work with Procurement to ensure that relevant MacDon quality requirements are included in the purchase orders
Chairing of the Supplier MRB, disposition of supplier nonconforming products and execution of the Supplier Corrective Action System
Participate in the collection of the necessary data and develop the appropriate key performance indicators that accurately depict the quality levels of purchased parts/material and outsourced services. These quality levels are dynamic and should be achieved and increased regularly
Participate in the enhancements and development of measuring reports and tools to accurately depict the overall performance of the supplier quality function.
Support the Product Realization Process and represents the Supplier Quality function in the New Product Development cross functional teams
Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from a supplier quality perspective
Academic/Educational Requirements
- University degree in engineering or sciences
Minimum 5 years of applied Supplier Quality Assurance experience in a medium to high volume hi-tech industry
Lean six sigma training is an asset
QMS audit training
Thorough knowledge of Supplier Quality Assurance programs including; selection, qualification, development, auditing and surveillance
Solid experience in Quality Management System and Manufacturing Processes auditing methods and techniques
Applied experience in statistics and statistical process control
What MacDon Has to Offer
Competitive Compensation aligned with market standards
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
Retirement Savings: 100% company funded Pension Plan to helps secure your financial future
Opportunities for career advancement
Mentorship Programs: Work with company leaders who will help guide your career path
Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continuing education and professional certifications
Employee Wellness: Access to wellness programs and fitness benefits
About MacDon
MacDon is a world leader in technology, innovation, design, and manufacturing of high-performance harvesting equipment.
We are proud of our worldwide reputation for excellence and making impactful products that is harvesting the crops that help producers feed the world.
We are committed to providing a safe and challenging workplace where you can grow both professionally and personally. Join us and part of a company that values innovation, collaboration and employee success.
Skills Required
- University degree in engineering or sciences
- Minimum 5 years of applied Supplier Quality Assurance experience in a medium to high volume hi-tech industry
- Lean Six Sigma training
- QMS audit training
- Thorough knowledge of Supplier Quality Assurance programs including selection, qualification, development, auditing and surveillance
- Solid experience in Quality Management System and Manufacturing Processes auditing methods and techniques
- Applied experience in statistics and statistical process control
What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
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