Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Specialist

Woodward, Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Canada Inc is seeking a dedicated quality assurance professional to help ensure product standards across our Canadian operations in Ontario. You will implement QA processes, analyze data to resolve issues, and mentor new teammates within a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams to improve product quality and process efficiency, with a focus on clear quality reporting and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Quality Assurance: Expertise in implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes and standards to ensure product excellence.
• Root Cause Analysis: Proficient in identifying and analyzing the underlying causes of quality issues using industry-standard methodologies.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in evaluating and enhancing manufacturing or business processes to optimize quality outcomes and efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to create, manage, and maintain accurate technical documentation and quality reports.
• Data Analysis: Experienced in analyzing quality data and metrics to inform decisionmaking and drive continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring all processes meet compliance requirements.
• Communication: Capable of clearly explaining complex qualityrelated information to team members and stakeholders in straightforward situations.
• Problem Solving: Adept at resolving qualityrelated problems using technical judgment, experience, and established precedents.
• Team Collaboration: Effective in working within team guidelines and policies, positively impacting both personal and team quality outputs.
• Mentoring: Provides informal guidance and support to new team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Execution: Implements and monitors quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product standards are consistently met.
• Problem Analysis: Identifies and resolves qualityrelated issues by analyzing data and applying technical expertise and judgment.
• Team Mentorship: Provides informal guidance and support to new team members to enhance their understanding of quality protocols and practices.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Collaborates with engineering, production, and other departments to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Quality Reporting: Documents and communicates quality metrics, findings, and improvement recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Technical Documentation

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Woodward Canada Inc is seeking a dedicated quality assurance professional to help ensure product standards across our Canadian operations in Ontario. You will implement QA processes, analyze data to resolve issues, and mentor new teammates within a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams to improve product quality and process efficiency, with a focus on clear quality reporting and continuous improvement.