Quality Assurance Engineering Manager

PPG; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager to manage the Quality department focusing on compliance and operational support. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and familiarity with tools like SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The role includes leadership responsibilities, compliance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Competitive compensation based on skills and experience

Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products.
• Experience in statistical quality control or SPC.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to NADCAP, AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Manage the successful completion and passing of all audits.
• Lead ASC in utilizing quality tools to solve problems.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

As the Quality Assurance Engineering Manager, you will manage the Quality department to support operations to meet customer requirements functions at ASC-Canada in the PPG Aerospace business.Operations include added value packaging (seal caps, Semkits, Sempens, bottles, etc.), blend centre (topcoat) and shipping/receiving.

You will report to the ASC-Canada Business Director and help assure that the department activities are aligned towards supporting the goals, mission, and business strategies of the ASC Network, PPG Aerospace, and PPG.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ASC’s compliance to NADCAP, AS9100 and customer requirements.

• Manage the successful completion and passing of all audits.

• Facilitate customer PCD reviews, audits and assessments.

• Manage ASC Quality lab activities and personnel.

• Member of the ASC leadership team (EHS LT, process improvement, LEAN).

• Facilitate both internal and external, problem solving and corrective actions using LEAN/Six sigma methodologies as needed.

• Manage customer complaints using PPG standard systems.

• Provide input/guidance-based customer contractual quality requirements.

• Work with other departments to develop work instructions, SOPs, etc.

• Design and implement process control and continuous improvement programs on all ASC processes to improve quality and productivity.

• Responsible for seal cap design including developing initial drawings, mold design, prototype manufacture, customer approval, scale up production, establishing quality & process parameters, and First Article Inspection.

• Lead the ASC in utilizing PPG Quality Tools to solve problems through root cause analysis; track and improve quality through DOE & SPC.

• Reduce waste and improve productivity through 5S; drive improvements through Rapid Improvement Workshops, Gantt charting & developing improvement plans.

• Efficiently develop and utilize people, equipment, materials, utilities and budget to meet business objectives.

• Managerial responsibilities with 2 direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent preferred.

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience.

• SolidWorks and AutoCAD familiarity; Experience in statistical quality control or SPC.

• Ability to collaborate with all levels, facilitate training and manage projects/deadlines.

• Familiarity with utilizing computer equipment and software including Microsoft products.

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#Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more!

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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