Quality Engineer - YYJ

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerkirk Capital is seeking a Quality Engineering Technologist to assess quality across a process line and identify steps to achieve higher quality levels. The role collaborates with engineering teams to develop resolutions and implement corrective actions based on data trends and NCRs.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineering, experience with ERP systems and QA tools, and strong communication skills to drive improvements and document results.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering degree or related discipline and relevant experience in quality engineering.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (IFS or Visual Manufacturing/Quality).
• Excellent communication and ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of significant product quality problems and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Methods, Design, and Supplier Quality to develop resolutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends in quality metrics and NCRs; monitor COPQ.
• Develop, implement, and monitor First Article Inspection using Net Inspect or similar.
• Validate major production process changes and update QA processes as needed.
• Support preventive actions and continuous improvement in quality management.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Experience in aeronautics or high-precision manufacturing

Tools

IFS ERP

Visual Manufacturing/Quality

Net Inspect

Job description

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineering Technologist analyzes the state of quality in a process line or enterprise and highlights the process / procedure used to achieve a higher level of quality.

Direct Accountabilities:

• Perform investigation related to corrective actions including root cause analysis of significant product quality problems.
• Liaise with Methods Engineering, Design Engineering and Supplier Quality Engineering to develop resolutions and implement root cause corrective actions to technical or quality problems.
• Perform Data analysis to detect trends on relevant quality metrics including NCR’s (non-conforming reports).
• Calculate and monitor COPQ (Cost of poor quality), present reports and investigate Root Cause of major contributors.
• Develop, implement, improve, and monitor First Article Inspection process using Net Inspect.
• Develop and maintain the process for QE design review, including design planning, verification, and validation.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve the inspection processes (applicable to the assigned area).
• Validate and approve major production process changes.

Indirect Accountabilities:

• Support preventive action to improve process and/or product quality in accordance with company's procedures.
• Review documents that affect product quality; participate in approval process on behalf of quality department.
• Support the implementation of proactive actions to reduce probability of errors that affect product quality.
• Support the implementation of best practices in production to reduce risk of errors that affect product quality.
• Maintain a system of continuous improvement in the areas of calibration and information management.

Education required:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or post-secondary education in a related discipline OR acceptable combination of education and experience in the field of aeronautics or manufacturing high precision product.
• Experience employing quality engineering techniques/tools to isolate problems or understand production trends.
• Experience determining issue/casual analysis leading to implementing corrective actions.
• Experience working with an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Database such as IFS or Visual Manufacturing/Quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage conflicts.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimum of supervision and direction.
• Good problem-solving skills and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Assets

• Experience with Net Inspect or similar inspection software is a plus.
• Experience working as a QC inspector OR working closely with QC inspectors is a plus.

Competencies

• Excellent computer skills relating to creating, modifying, and processing controlled documents
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Strong team player