Supplier Quality Engineer

Arabelle Solutions France; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions France is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure all products meet quality standards through supplier inspections and training sessions. The role is based in Toronto, Ontario, where you will support procurement, manufacturing, and packing processes.

The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Mechanical Engineering, auditor certification, and experience in supplier quality management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for successful stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Auditor certification under ISO 19443 necessary.
• Background in supplier quality or project quality is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support quality clarifications with suppliers during tenders.
• Train suppliers on tools and processes of Arabelle Solutions.
• Conduct inspections at suppliers' premises to ensure quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Auditor certification, ISO 19443

Tools

Quality tools (RCA, FMEA, 8D)

NDT Level 2 or 3

Job description

The SQE ensures appropriate controls are implemented by suppliers on purchased products, all along procurement, manufacturing and packing.

Responsibilities

• Support quality clarifications with suppliers during the tender phase.
• Train suppliers on Arabelle Solutions' tools and processes (ITTS, supplier documents, NCR, EOMR, etc.).
• Prepare and participate in kick‑off and pre‑inspection meetings (PIM) with suppliers, Arabelle Solutions representatives, and sometimes clients.
• Review and approve documentation under the responsibility of the supplier quality department, according to task distribution with specialists.
• Actively participate in Daily Management meetings to ensure precise governance of expected deliverables and to escale any difficulties to the manager.
• Coordinate and keep the inspection follow‑up (Inspection & Test Time Schedule ITTS) up to date.
• Perform inspections at suppliers' premises (at least 30% of inspections are performed by the Supplier Quality Engineer).
• Issue inspection reports and subcontract inspections if necessary.
• Analyze and validate inspection reports, ensuring internal distribution.
• Lead or support the resolution of NCRs and ensure their closure.
• Conduct root‑cause analyses of non‑conformities (RCA, 8D, A3) and develop supplier improvement plans.
• Perform field visits to suppliers (Gemba walk) during preparation or execution of manufacturing operations.
• Implement counter‑expertise related to special processes (dimensional, welding, NDT, etc.).
• Review and approve End of Manufacturing Reports (EOMR).
• Guarantee product conformity to contractual and regulatory requirements and authorize shipments when all quality criteria are met.

Profile Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Auditor certification, according ISO 19443.
• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or project quality.
• Background in audits, inspections, or nonconformity management.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a project environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in energy, power, or heavy industry.
• Familiarity with quality tools (RCA, FMEA, 8D).
• NDT Level 2 or 3.