Quality Assurance Engineer

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc. is searching for a Quality Engineer for a well-established precision manufacturing organization.

The role focuses on ensuring products and processes meet customer, regulatory and internal requirements, while partnering with engineering, production, supply chain and operations to drive practical, risk-based solutions. Success is measured by preventing problems before they occur and by continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience in precision manufacturing.
• AS9100, ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485, First Articles and PPAPs experience.
• Strong GD&T, engineering drawings, CAPA and root‑cause analysis knowledge.
• Ability to drive risk-based thinking and process capability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to New Product Introduction and NPI quality requirements.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports and PPAPs for approvals.
• Lead cross‑functional investigations into quality issues and CAPA.
• Maintain and improve QMS supporting AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

College Technology Diploma or Engineering Degree

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Job description

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc. is searching for a Quality Engineer on behalf of a well-established precision manufacturing organization. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring products and processes consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements while partnering closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and Operations to develop practical, risk-based solutions. Success will be measured by preventing problems before they occur, resolving technical challenges effectively and continuously improving manufacturing and quality processes.

The Quality Engineer will play an active role in New Product Introduction, identifying quality requirements early and working with Engineering and Manufacturing to establish capable processes that consistently meet customer expectations. The position will prepare First Article Inspection Reports, PPAPs and other customer approval documentation while serving as a key technical quality contact during customer visits, audits, and product launches. The Quality Engineer will also lead cross-functional investigations into manufacturing and product quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, implement robust corrective and preventive actions, and champion continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve quality, reduce waste, and increase process capability.

The position will also maintain and continuously improve Quality Management Systems supporting AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements, including conducting internal audits and supporting customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits. Rather than relying excessively on inspection and containment, the Quality Engineer will promote prevention, process capability, mistake-proofing, and permanent corrective solutions. Sound engineering judgment and risk-based thinking will be essential, with the successful candidate expected to balance product quality and customer requirements with manufacturing efficiency, cost, delivery and overall operational effectiveness.

Our ideal candidate will bring approximately 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience within a precision machining or manufacturing environment as well as a College Technology Diploma or Engineering Degree in a related discipline preferred. Prior experience with AS9100, ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485, First Articles, PPAPs, customer quality requirements and internal auditing is important, along with a strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes, GD&T, engineering drawings, CAPA, root cause analysis, risk management and process capability. We are searching for a practical, solutions-oriented professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, influence cross-functional teams and build credibility with customers and internal stakeholders.

Our Client’s preferred Salary Target is $85,000 - $90,000. Please note, the hiring salary will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and ability to support the organization.