Quality Engineer

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Location: Concord, ON
Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: 04-10-2024
Date Added: 04-10-2024
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Industrial

Description:

Can-Tech Services is looking for a Quality Engineer for one of our reputable Manufacturing clients in the Mississauga area. 

Our client is a leading Canadian manufacturer of Patio Furniture and Storage Products. Their commitment to excellence in offering timeless design and quality construction is proudly reflected with internationally familiar brands. Their products are manufactured and distributed throughout Canada, the USA, and Europe, and sold throughout over 12,000 North American major retail outlets.

Position: Quality Engineer.

Position Type: Permanent/Full-Time.

Shift: Days

Location: Mississauga, ON

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the QAM in developing, updating, and implementing work instructions and packaging specifications for various products.

  • Assist the QAM to help maintain the Document Control Program for the whole site.

  • Help develop and train on Open Point Lesson (OPL), and QA Alerts for the Production floor and site whenever the situation requires.

  • Assist the QAM on employee yearly training (refresher) on SOP’s/WI, GMP’s and other customer related programs.

  • Prepare daily/weekly Quality reports for the Quality Assurance Manager.

  • Monitor & collect information, data, statistics for month end reports for the QAM.

  • Support the General Manager and the QAM to enforce new quality goals (KPI’s) based on product performance and customer satisfaction.

  • Develop inspection logs for new and existing products

  • Review completed quality inspections logs and communicated issues or concerns

  • Conduct inspections on customer returns and identify quality issues and recommend solutions

  • Collaborate with suppliers and customers to resolve quality issues

  • Keep track of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions

  • Develop and oversee product testing methods for new and existing products at different stages of production

  • Organize quality testing studies and use statistical methods (SPC) to analyze data and identify

irregularities

  • Analyze dimensional layouts and make improvements where required as per customer

requirements

  • Investigate all non-conformity reports (NCR) and issue quality as needed

  • Create and submit Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) & First Article Inspection Review (FAIR) to the customer, as required

  • Coordinate internal audits to ensure consistency in company practices

  • Conduct monthly GMP’s, 9001:2015, and any other customer related audits to ensure compliance

with industry standards and regulations.

  • Generate findings/CAR for Dept. Managers to address and be in compliance with the given

standards.

  • Organize audits on suppliers using various assessment strategies

  • Train production staff and quality assurance technicians on quality standards and procedures

  • Develop, Maintain and file quality documentation including quality alerts, testing results and

corrective actions

  • Oversee and maintain the Calibration Program for the site and report any issues to the Quality Assurance Manager. Ie. gauges, scales, calipers etc.

  • In absence of the QAM, attend(s) various quality related inter-departmental meetings.

  • Any other duties assigned by the General Manager or the Quality Assurance Manager

 

The right candidate will have/be: 

  • Education: Post Secondary Education or equivalent

  • Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Engineering or Quality

  • A working background in the plastics industry is desirable

  • Able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English effectively

  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations

  • Good understanding of manufacturing systems, as they relate to quality is an asset

  • Self-starter and able to work in an extremely fast paced team environment

  • Able to make sound decisions and judgment calls relative to customer specifications

  • Proficient in the use of Word & Excel, Outlook, Power point, Minitab

  • Knowledge of other office 360 programs is an asset

  • Knowledge of the extrusion processes and manufacturing environment

  • Able to work with minimal supervision

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary 

  • Extended health and dental benefits

  • RRSP/ DPSP Matching program 

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Onsite parking

  • Room for growth and development

 

To apply please express your interest through this email or email your resume directly to Denushka Punchihewa at dpunchihewa@cantech.agency