Quality & Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

VÄDERSTAD GROUP; Langbank; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Job summary

Vaderstad Inc. in Saskatchewan invites a Quality and Manufacturing Engineer Student to join our production teams. This 12–16 month term offers hands-on experience in quality control, process engineering, and continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will analyze processes, accompany time studies, help update work instructions, and support corrective actions. Eligible students pursuing BAS in Industrial Systems Engineering at the University of Regina may gain practical

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Currently enrolled in the University of Regina Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Engineering program, preferably with co-op or internship eligibility.
• Coursework or lab experience related to manufacturing, materials, process engineering, quality control, statistics, CAD, or industrial systems.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support quality investigations by gathering data, reviewing process information, documenting findings, and helping track corrective actions.
• Assist with process studies, time studies, workflow observations, capacity reviews, and identification of manufacturing constraints.
• Help create and update work instructions, inspection documents, process maps, standard work, and other controlled manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, ergonomics, and waste reduction.
• Assist with trials, inspections, measurements, and validation activities for manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, or product changes.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

BAS in Industrial Systems Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

SummaryVäderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.The Quality and Manufacturing Engineer Student supports quality improvement and manufacturing engineering activities across the production environment. Working with Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering teams, the student will help analyze processes, investigate issues, support practical improvements, and document results. This 12–16-month term is intended to provide hands-on experience applying industrial systems engineering concepts in a manufacturing setting.Why Work with Us?Four-day work week, every week is a long weekend!Väderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve.Education/ExperienceGood knowledge of the Microsoft Office suiteKnowledge of and experience with current farming practices and equipment are an assetCurrently enrolled in the University of Regina Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Engineering program, preferably with co-op or internship eligibilityCoursework or lab experience related to manufacturing, materials, process engineering, quality control, statistics, computer-aided engineering, or industrial systemsExperience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using Microsoft Excel or similar toolsExposure to manufacturing processes, technical drawings, measurement tools, process mapping, or continuous improvement methods is an assetCore CompetenciesStrong communication and organizational skillsAdaptableSelf-StarterMust work well individually and as part of a teamAbility to think critically and analyticallyFluent in EnglishStrong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, complete documentationPractical problem-solving skills and the ability to use data to identify causes and recommend improvementsComfort working with employees across production, quality, manufacturing, and engineering functionsSafety-focused approach when observing, testing, or improving shop-floor processesRequirementsSupport quality investigations by gathering data, reviewing process information, documenting findings, and helping track corrective actionsAssist with process studies, time studies, workflow observations, capacity reviews, and identification of manufacturing constraintsHelp create and update work instructions, inspection documents, process maps, standard work, and other controlled manufacturing documentationParticipate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, ergonomics, and waste reductionSupport trials, inspections, measurements, and validation activities for manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, or product changesAnalyze quality and production data, summarize trends, and present findings and recommendations to the appropriate team membersComplete assigned work in accordance with safety requirements, quality standards, engineering practices, and company proceduresWork ConditionsPhysical Efforts:Majority of time spent, moving, gathering, assembling.Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.Some time spent in an office settingPhysical Environment:Shop ConditionsWear PPE as required