Quality Assurance Specialist

SKF Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in Calgary, AB. The ideal candidate will enhance production processes and ensure product quality compliance through the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing non-conformance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Vacation, holidays, sick days

Flexibility and remote work options

Health and Wellness Benefits

6% matching contribution plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Quality roles.
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Ensures conformance of manufactured products to specifications.
• Manages non-conforming material from end-to-end.
• Conducts internal audits per SKF audit program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Statistical Process Control

Job description

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About SKF
SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

Location: Calgary, AB

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $83,000.00

About SKF
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist position is for a very well-organized and initiative-taking individual that thrives on excellence who can continually enhance the overall production process to ensure the delivery of high-quality products. The successful candidate will provide quality assurance that products and services comply with customer, ISO 9001, SKF Group and regulatory requirements through the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality Management System of the organization.

This is an ideal position for a diligent individual who is interested in playing an active role in advancing our current quality and manufacturing processes by supporting the deployment of a Zero-Defect strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the conformance of the manufactured products according to the defined and applicable specifications (quality control plan), including by running audits specified by our Quality Management System, to ensure the quality of the products delivered to our customers.
• Ensures that all non-conforming parts, from supply chain or manufacturing processes are identified, segregated, and disposed accordingly, by initiating and closing non-conformance reports (NCR with root cause identification) in a timely manner.
• Manages the non-conforming material (supplied or manufactured) from end-to-end process (Supplier to Production), as well as, the ERP system transactions, returns to suppliers, concession, and scrap processes.
• Performs SPC (Statistical Process Control) from data collected by Production.
• Measures First Pass Yield and leads working sessions to improve the efficiency of control plans & defined procedures.

Project and Customer Quality

• Acts as a liaison for customer complaints, quality inquiries, and customer returns (warranty/non-warranty repairs) and provides Corrective Actions (CAPA), 8D reports, and Failure Analysis reports (FA) as needed, to prevent recurrence.
• Participates in project teams to implement QA & QC processes like quality standards, process control plans, process capability, and repeatability, according to project needs and customer expectations.

Continuous Improvement and Cross-disciplinary Activities

• Conducts risk assessments to identify potential hazards or failure points in the process that may affect quality. Develops and applies plans to mitigate risks and ensure high-quality standards throughout manufacturing.
• Uses lean six sigma tools for ensuring and improving product and process quality, and employs problem-solving techniques for resolution.
• Provides quality data for developing and maintaining Quality KPIs and scorecards, and supports CoPQ implementation.
• Conducts internal audits (QMS, processes, products) per SKF audit program and supports external audits.
• Participates in creating and reviewing QMS procedures.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives within the quality department.
• Conducts training for employees on quality standards, safety, and best practices.
• Performs other quality-related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality roles
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
• Strong knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with problem-solving tools like 7QC tools, 5-WHY, 8D
• Knowledge of electrical and electronics manufacturing processes (PCBAs, PCBs, wire harnesses, etc.)
• Statistical Process Control expertise
• Ability to promote continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaboration skills with other departments
• Excellent computer skills, especially MS Excel, scripting (Python, VBA)
• Leadership in cross-functional teams for quality improvement
• Meticulous, organized, self-motivated
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Effective communication skills
• Occasional travel may be required
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic measurement tools

Additional Assets

• Programming skills, API interfacing
• Use of CMM, mechanical measurement tools, calibration knowledge
• Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, ISO, UL, IEC)

What You’ll Love About SKF

• Rest and Relaxation: Vacation, holidays, sick days
• Work/Life Balance: Flexibility and remote work options
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Invest in your Future: 6% matching contribution plan
• Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, insurance, and more

Reports to: Quality Manager

Location: Calgary, AB

Job ID: 22065

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