Quality Engineering Specialist

Peterborough, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$1,340–$1,640 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Quality Engineering Specialist is responsible for assessing production risks and implementing preventative actions to reduce non-conforming products. Key duties include managing APQP documentation, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with IATF quality standards.

Job details

Company Profile Dynacast Peterborough is known for its multi-slide technology, standard die casting with integrated automation, and IMA (Injected Metal Assembly) precision zinc manufacturing. IMA offers a unique process where precision tooling is combined with metal alloys and is used to join multiple components into a ready-to-use assembly with a single operation. Dynacast Peterborough is dedicated to designing, building, manufacturing, and delivering quality die cast components. Below are additional details about what is offered at the Peterborough location: 40 multi-slide proprietary zinc die casting machines ranging from 12 to 21 tons Five multi-slide proprietary zinc die casting machines ranging from 70 to 200 tons Injected Metal Assembly (IMA) up to one ton Precision tool building with in-house capabilities Design, prototyping, and modeling services Wide range of finishing surfaces available including tumbling, polishing, shot blasting and thermal de-burring Cosmetic or protective coating equipment either through certified suppliers or in-house Wide range of secondary operations including CNC machining, tapping, reaming, and drilling About the Role: To assess the risk of producing and shipping to our Customer non-conforming product and to recommend preventative actions to systems and processes to reduce and eliminate such risks. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Ensuring APQP Package for Quality documents are created and updated; Monitoring C/C and S/C characteristics and ensuring they are being met on all required parts; Completing control plan audits and fixing concerns; Responding to customer and supplier concerns in a timely manner; Reviewing and approving RMAs; Monitoring cost of poor quality; Monitoring supplier performance; Working with Engineering for any required gate design modifications and builds; Attending contract review and APQP meetings; Controling PPAP samples and ensuring samples get submitted in timely manner; Assisting with system audits to Quality Management System; Completing top 5 external/internal sheets; Updating fast response board; Active IATF Auditor; Completing Top 5 external/internal quality issues; Other Duties as assigned. Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of Quality Assurance, or equivalent experience is required; Previous QA/QC experience in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment; Familiarity with IATF systems requirements and implementation including "special requirements" detailed in the Quality Manual; Understanding of automotive supplier expectations and requirements; Strong computer skills, including MS Office products; Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - to respond to customers and internal stakeholders; Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills; Must be able to function in a team environment; Thorough understanding of SPC methodology. Dynacast Ltd. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest in the role, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) Ability to commute/relocate: Peterborough, ON K9J6X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within a high-volume production environment. A thorough understanding of IATF requirements, SPC methodology, and strong analytical and communication skills are required.