Quality Platform Lead

Innio; Welland; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Niagara Region, Canada, is seeking a Quality Platform Lead to manage quality initiatives related to the Waukesha product line. The successful candidate will oversee quality disciplines, track product defects, and lead cross-functional teams to meet quality targets. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience with product development, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is a plus, offering opportunities for project leadership and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid Lean, continuous improvement and root cause analysis background.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead quality initiatives related to the Waukesha product line.
• Accountable for Quality Key Performance Indicators.
• Performing servicing and packaging audits.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Engineering data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The INNIO Advantage:

By combining a rich legacy in the power generation and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions for today and tomorrow. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

Position Overview:

The Quality Platform Lead will directly oversee, and lead quality initiatives related to the Waukesha product line's. This includes managing the quality discipline supported by all relevant company functions related to engineering, sourcing, quality and services, to ensure all product quality defects and non-conformities are tracked, actionized and resolved in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for Quality Key Performance Indicators relevant to engine platforms, cross-functional areas, and quality processes.
• Leading issue screening and continuous improvement processes.
• Driving quality plans and meeting production targets.
• Performing both servicing and packaging audits.
• Managing and controlling quality costs that are supported by management.
• Leading and championing reviews on quality issues; leading and facilitating root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
• Performing field failure and reliability analysis based on product performance in the field to identify top field failure modes and driving resolution through cross functional teams to meet or exceed customer defect targets.
• Promoting Lean Six Sigma integration by promoting the strength of both methods to achieve business goals.
• Leading and being a team member on multiple projects simultaneously within stringent time constraints, using discretion and independent judgment with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, stakeholders and clients.
• Accountable for launch and change control of relevant platform developments, including the release of new engines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Mechatronics) is preferred.
• Exposure working with new product development and design engineering of combustion engines or similar industrial products. Creo CAD and hands-on experience beneficial.
• Solid Lean, continuous improvement and root cause analysis background with prior process improvement assignments Skilled at efficiently analyzing engineering data, and translating complex findings into clear, compelling cases for leadership.
• Familiarity with product Quality and Reliability methodologies including, MTBF, FMEA, Causal Effects Analysis, 8D, 5 Whys etc.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, paired with a proactive, customer-first mindset and genuine enthusiasm.
• Digital Tools & Advanced Office Skills: Skilled in utilizing web-based platforms and collaborative tools for data management, reporting, and teamwork. Demonstrated expertise in MS Office applications, with emphasis on advanced Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, automation) and PowerPoint for effective technical reporting and presentations.
• Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma would be a plus.
• Tech Adoption: Enthusiasm for implementing new technologies and digital solutions.
• Resilience & Influence: Maintains high performance under pressure while effectively securing stakeholder buy-in for quality initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time This position requires the ability to travel without restrictions within the United States, between the U.S. and Canada, and internationally.