Quality Engineering Specialist

Woodward Canada Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Canada Inc. is seeking a diligent Quality Assurance professional to implement QA processes, analyze data, and resolve quality issues. You will collaborate with engineering and production to improve product quality and efficiency, while mentoring newer team members in QA practices.

The role emphasizes accurate technical documentation, regulatory compliance, and clear communication of metrics and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Quality Assurance: Expertise in implementing and maintaining QA processes and standards.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify and analyze underlying causes of quality issues.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate and enhance manufacturing or business processes.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain accurate quality reports and docs.
• Data Analysis: Analyze quality data to drive improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Communication: Explain quality information clearly to team and stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Resolve issues using judgment and experience.
• Team Collaboration: Work well within team guidelines and policies.
• Mentoring: Guide new team members informally.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors quality assurance procedures to meet product standards.
• Identifies and resolves quality issues by analyzing data and applying technical judgment.
• Mentors and supports new team members to strengthen QA practices.
• Collaborates with engineering, production, and other departments to improve product quality and processes.
• Documents and communicates quality metrics, findings, and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Technical Documentation

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Key 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.Key Skills: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 industrystandard 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.Woodward Canada Inc is committed to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening or assessing applicants; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.In compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, the compensation information provided reflects the expected range for this role. We do not request or consider past compensation.Woodward Canada Inc is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.