Quality Specialist

Eaton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton’s Edmonton Power Centre (EPC) is seeking a Quality Specialist to maintain ISO 9001 quality systems and drive continuous improvement across production and supply chain. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance with customer requirements.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will implement quality processes, perform audits, analyze data, and lead corrective actions while supporting cost-savings initiatives and lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in ISO 9001 Quality Management System implementation/operation or Quality Assurance/customer service.
• Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Candidate must live within 80 km of Edmonton and be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 certification requirements.
• Identify gaps in quality control processes and develop action plans.
• Update standard work, procedures, and logs to support document control.
• Assist internal and external quality audits, including customer and third-party audits.
• Log, contain, and close non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Analyze warranty data and support root-cause analysis for quality issues.
• Track CQMs and EWARFs, maintain logs, and develop solutions for customer concerns.
• Participate in Kaizen, Lean events, and Gemba Walks to drive improvement.
• Review metrics and apply 8D, 5 Why, A3 to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant technical field

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Quality Specialist.Eaton's Edmonton Power Centre (EPC) is our Canadian Manufacturing Facility that specializes in custom configurations of low and medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage motor control centres, and coordination centre for our Integrated Power Centre (E-House) offering.EPC creates custom product configurations, designs transition sections to replace outdated equipment, configures solutions for retrofit challenges, and manufactures unique front-access low and medium voltage switchgear solutions. We are committed to powering Canadian infrastructure in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way and are looking to hire passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of Eaton.

The hourly rate for this position is $$33-$38 per hour.

The hours for this position are Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring that Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes and procedures are defined, implemented, measured, maintained, and followed in accordance with the Eaton Quality System and ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements. The Quality Specialist supports the highest standards of product quality and reliability by using quality improvement methodologies to ensure production processes, product quality, and the supply chain meet customer requirements, product specifications, and internal and external standards. Aligned with Eaton’s High 5 metrics—Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity—this role partners cross-functionally to develop and improve quality control processes, monitor performance, implement corrective actions, protect internal and external customers, and drive continuous improvement. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In This Function You Will

• Support implementation and maintenance of Eaton’s Quality Management System and ISO 9001:2015 certification requirements.
• Identify gaps in quality control processes and develop action plans to close those gaps.
• Update standard work, procedures, department forms, and Quality SharePoint logs to support process optimization and document control.
• Support preparation and execution of internal quality audits, customer audits, and third-party audits.
• Ensure non-conformities, NCRs, and NCMRs are logged, processed, contained, and followed up in a timely manner.
• Provide Customer Quality Management support, perform warranty claim data analysis, and support root cause analysis and error proofing for quality issues.
• Track and support closure of CQMs and EWARFs, maintain CQM logs, and assist with developing solutions for customer concerns.
• Participate in Kaizen, RIE, IDB, Tier, Kick-off, Safety, and Gemba Walk activities as required.
• Review quality metrics and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, A3, and lean tools to reduce customer quality issues, rework, scrap, and improve first pass yield.
• Track and report quality performance indicators, including Customer DPPM, Supplier DPPM, validation and test audit data, internal quality alerts, non-conforming material quality, and external component quality alerts.
• Support OpA local assessments, Quality Functional Reviews, and Q-LOR activities at the required frequency.
• Develop and participate in cost savings projects, with a focus on reducing the Cost of Non-Conformance.
• Interpret engineering drawings and review technical specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with customer expectations.
• Support PPAP approvals, coordinate part samples for dimensional review, and support Material Review Board activities.
• Manage interplant DMR responsiveness, containment, root cause determination, corrective action, and closure of quality issues.
• Work with the testing team to support calibration programs and Measurement System Analysis.
• Establish and enforce acceptance quality criteria for products to comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct PFMEA activities and create and implement quality control plans to ensure consistent product quality.
• Monitor quality control processes throughout production and support Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance quality control automation and efficiency.
• Perform other duties, as required.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education (degree/diploma) in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the implementation and operation of an ISO 9001 Quality Management System or Quality Assurance Customer Service experience.
• Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• This position does not offer relocation. Candidate must live within 80km of Edmonton.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ISO 9001 Auditor.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• ASQ Certification.
• Experience within the electrical manufacturing industry.

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Strong computer skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, conflict resolution, & problem-solving skills.
• Results driven; Data-based decision making.
• Knowledge of plant manufacturing/fabrication processes & Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and situations to achieve superior customer service.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click Benefits at Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.