Quality Laboratory & Monitoring Engineer (St. Thomas, ON)

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Quality Laboratory & Monitoring Engineer based out of St. Thomas, ON

Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories.

Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment, and the economy.

To reach these goals we need your POWER!

We are looking for a Quality Laboratory & Monitoring Engineer to plan activities in the field of quality assurance for the laboratories and at-line (shopfloor) measuring stations and measurement technology.

Temporarily reporting to our Senior Finance Director & Head of PMO Company Ramp up, this role is responsible for planning of all measurements within the measurement laboratory, planning and executing internal verification and external calibration activities, developing measurement systems, and preparing investment plans in this direction.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Plan and implement an effective supplier management process for PowerCo Canada for our North American material suppliers.
• Development, elaboration and revision as well as presentation of planning concepts in the definition of the laboratory and at-line layout and the technical specifications for the devices and measuring equipment.
• Implementation of concepts and implementation of defined measures
• Further development of techniques and procedures, including analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions using economic standards
• Ensures the verification / calibration of inspection and measurement equipment with a system with national / international traceability and certification.
• Prepares measurement device usage and verification instructions.
• Fulfills and documents the requirements of the Quality Management System within its own field of work.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree with a focus on Industrial Engineering (preferred), or Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally within the automotive, battery (preferred), chemical or pharmaceutical industries
• Proficiency with measurement equipment (CT scan, CMM, SEM, FTIR, Digital Microscopes), verification / calibration methods, MSA applications.
• Basic level knowledge in automotive quality management system IATF , FMEA and SPC
• Ability to travel up to 50% requirement for domestic and international travel (Spain, Germany, China)

What you’ll get in return :

• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
• Opportunities for development
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package
• And much more!
• Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process.

If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee.

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