Quality Engineer (1 Year Contract)

Discover Your Next Opportunity Below; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards and improve manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in engineering and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience with statistical process controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for customer quality concerns.
• Conduct audits internally and at supplier facilities.
• Lead root cause analysis meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Certified Quality Engineer

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing and improving company policies in accordance with ISO 9001 Quality System, ISO 14001 Environmental System, and industry best practices. This role ensures that quality processes align with company standards and are cost-efficient. The incumbent develops, maintains, and enhances manufacturing capabilities to meet and exceed quality standards, collaborating with internal departments and suppliers to provide technical support and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for customer quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain proactive supplier quality initiatives to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality improvements and corrective actions, establishing acceptance criteria.
• Lead root cause analysis meetings internally and at supplier locations.
• Travel to customer or site locations as needed to resolve quality issues.
• Conduct product and process audits internally and at supplier facilities to verify corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing through problem-solving training and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze collected data to maintain acceptable part quality.
• Use statistical process controls to monitor manufacturing processes where appropriate.
• Perform dimensional layouts and statistical studies to identify quality issues.
• Utilize inspection instruments, gauges, and devices effectively for analysis.
• Apply knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 standards, PPAP, control plans, and analytical tools.
• Manage temporary deviation requests internally when necessary.
• Design and implement quality assurance processes and lead the QA team in establishing programs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and environmental management systems, including KPI tracking and legal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Engineering or Certified Quality Engineer certification.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to workplace safety and hazard reporting.

Teknion values diversity and accessibility. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to inform Human Resources, who will handle requests confidentially.

Additional Skills

Knowledge of IVR, SOAP, Avaya, Solaris, Cost Accounting Standards, Database Design, Hibernate, ITIL, Weblogic, Express.js, Contracts, ASP.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ years

Vacancy: 1

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Quality Engineer • Toronto, Ontario, Canada