Manufacturing Quality Analyst

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Mississauga is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Analyst to ensure products and processes meet quality, engineering, safety, and customer requirements. This role supports continuous improvement, investigates quality issues, conducts audits, and collaborates with production teams to maintain high quality standards.

The position focuses on inspections, audits, root cause analysis, and Lean/Kaizen initiatives, with close coordination across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 1 year of quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform product, process, and system inspections to ensure quality and engineering specifications.
• Conduct internal quality audits and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate non-conformances using root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, A3, 8D).
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Logistics, and Maintenance to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor quality KPIs, prepare reports, and recommend improvement actions.
• Maintain product traceability and contain any non-conforming products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Analyst

Location: Mississauga

Position Type: Full time

Position Summary
The Manufacturing Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet quality, engineering, safety, and customer requirements. This role supports continuous improvement, investigates quality issues, conducts audits, and works closely with production teams to maintain high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product, process, and system inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Conduct internal quality audits and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate non-conformances using root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3, and 8D.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Logistics, and Maintenance to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor quality KPIs, prepare reports, and recommend improvement actions.
• Maintain product traceability and ensure non-conforming products are contained.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Experience

• 1 year of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 (AS9100 or IATF 16949 is an asset).
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor.

Success Measures

• Reduced scrap and rework rates.
• Improved first-pass yield (FPY).
• Timely closure of corrective actions.
• Positive audit results and reduced customer complaints.
• Continuous improvement in quality performance and operational efficiency.