Quality Engineer

CuBE Packaging Solutions Inc.; Aurora; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in York Region, Canada is seeking a Quality Assurance professional with 3-5 years of experience to ensure compliance with quality standards. The role includes conducting inspections, training staff, and documentation. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience with statistical process control. Benefits include health care and RRSP match.

Benefits

Extended health and dental care

Employee assistance program

Free parking

RRSP match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Control.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections and ensure compliance with QA standards.
• Document inspection trial results accurately.
• Train Quality Technicians and Production Associates.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral communication

Written Communication

Quality control

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Quality Assurance

Tools

Minitab

Dynamics 365

Job description

Responsible to:

• Follow and comply with Cube Management System (CMS)
• Support the Quality Management system
• Ensure that all shift personnel are trained as per the customers and Plant quality requirements.
• Conduct Product Operation standards and Approving New Packing Layouts
• Overseeing the introduction of new products, execution of product trials, and successful SKU launches

Duties:

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices, SOPs, Hygiene Policy and all QA programs through communication and training with production personnel
• Support the Food Safety program
• Approvals for the new Inserts and the New SKU's during the Program launch for Food Service and Retail
• First off approvals during the Part Trails and New Product Launches, along with the packaging and labelling approvals
• Document inspection Trial results in a clear, accurate, neat, and timely manner along with the Master samples, approvals, and signatures from the respective departments
• Ensure to meet all the customer requirements before the products are manufactured and function as a liaison between the Customer service and Plant Quality Department.
• Conduct quality inspection of parts, processes, and systems to ensure all procedures are followed and parts meet the overall quality standards.
• Performs and monitors quality checks in Production to ensure defects do not occur along with the dock audits.
• Perform Random inspections on the floor to verify the Quality of the product and verify if the results are documented on the inspection sheets or related documents
• Required to maintain all measuring equipment in proper working order and appearance and maintaining the calibration log
• Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded and issuing NCRs to the suppliers where necessary
• Identifying and communicating product quality issues to Process team and generating an improvement plan
• Conduct inspections of WIP products, identify accordingly in the production area, input inventory into ERP system, and print and apply barcode labels accordingly if necessary
• Identify poor workmanship, material defects and incorrect packing of parts - notify appropriate personnel of manufacturing quality issues
• Train Quality Technicians and Production Associates on product quality requirements
• Required to maintain control of all non-conforming material, segregation, and completion of hold tags
• Preparation of SOPs in accordance with Quality System requirements
• Required to participate in all internal and external audits as needed
• Required to maintain good housekeeping (5S) principles surrounding the QA workstation
• Other duties as assigned or requested by Quality Manager

Education/Experience

• University Degree or College Diploma related to Quality Assurance and relevant 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Control (e.g., ASQ)
• AIB or Food Safety Certification an asset
• Must have ISO, IATF or TS and Internal Audits experience
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and ability to analyze data
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and procedures
• Minimum of 3 years' Experience in injection molding products and processes
• Strong critical thinking skills and Familiarity with quality control tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PPAP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, NPN, ECN)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in using MS Office Tools and to run Capability charts in Minitab.
• Knowledge on ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365, Plex Manufacturing, Epicor ERP)

Other Job Requirements

• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Must have own reliable transportation
• Able to work in Days and Afternoon shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to distinguish between colors
• Ability to manage multiple projects of competing priority and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must have strong diligence.

Soft Skills

• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things
• Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings
• Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information
• Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
• Working Independently - work with minimal supervision and able to make reasonable decisions
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance
• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly

Benefits

• Extended heath and dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• RRSP match