Quality & Inventory Co-op: ISO 9001 & Process Improvement

PSI ENGINEERING; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI Engineering in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a Quality & Inventory Co-op (Intern) for an 8 or 12-month term. This on-site role supports quality inspections, inventory accuracy, and ISO 9001 QMS implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

You will assist with supplier quality activities, update ERP records, draft SOPs, and participate in internal audits and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) is considered an asset.
• Strong process mapping skills (Visio or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory management, or continuous improvement principles is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of purchased materials and components.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify and document non-conforming materials and products.
• Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Update quality information in ERP and quality management systems where applicable.
• Assist with supplier quality activities.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist in drafting policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow charts.
• Work with cross-functional teams to document end-to-end business processes.
• Coordinate document revisions and version control.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for standardization.
• Track action items and project milestones related to ISO implementation.
• Coordinate employee training related to new or revised Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support onboarding documentation and process training.
• Promote awareness of quality standards and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Assist in planning and coordinating internal quality audits.
• Track audit findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and process inventory adjustments.
• Assist with warehouse organization, storage optimization, location labeling, and Vertical Lift Module (VLM) organization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Production, Shipping & Receiving, Service, Finance, and other departments to support quality and inventory initiatives.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Process mapping

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

ERP knowledge

Manufacturing/inventory knowledge

Education

Quality/Engineering related program

Tools

Visio

ERP systems

Job description

PSI Engineering in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a Quality & Inventory Co-op (Intern) for an 8 or 12-month term. This on-site role supports quality inspections, inventory accuracy, and ISO 9001 QMS implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

You will assist with supplier quality activities, update ERP records, draft SOPs, and participate in internal audits and process documentation.