Supplier Quality Engineer - 1 Year Term

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support development and management of supplier relationships and ensure conformance to quality standards through QMS controls and effective handling of non-conformances.

Reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager, you will conduct first article inspections, supplier audits, monitor KPI data, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with suppliers to meet contractual specifications.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in a related field, or equivalent experience/knowledge gained through other forms of education or training.
• Experience working in a ISO900/14001 certified manufacturing facility or company.
• Proven experience in a quality assurance role.
• Ability to travel is essential.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, superior organizational abilities, and excellent computer skills.
• Proven experience as Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of quality standards and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Kanban and SMED.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, Assembly diagrams.
• Knowledge of quality inspection principles.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; knowledge of IFS is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements of export control regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian government security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct First Article Inspection Planning.
• Conduct/participate in supplier audits per the audit schedule (include product/process, capability, planning, part/component certifications, inspections).
• Identify priorities, schedule and ensure completion of internal audits to meet relevant regulations, standards and compliance to the QMS.
• Collate and distribute KPI data per pre-determined escalation points.
• Use KPI trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Schedule and conduct Supplier Audits.
• Manage supplier product Non-Conformity Handling.
• Ensure compliance to processes, procedures, policies, and work instructions as part of the QMS.
• Review and accept Supplier Quality Plans, ensuring they meet contractual conditions.
• Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Schedule, conduct and manage supplier audits.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractor representatives to ensure that all deliverables meet the approved specification and resolve issues.
• Establish and maintain a Supplier Monitoring program based on a business risk assessment approach.
• Manage supplier non-conformity handling (includes RMA).
• Train quality team and stakeholders on the QMS, processes, and other quality related items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

English Communication

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Education

Post secondary education in related field

Tools

ERP systems

IFS (asset)

Job description

• Location 340 Terry Fox Drive,Unit 320,Ottawa, ON, K2K 3A2,Canada
• Base Pay $70 000.00 - $80 000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time

Marshall Land Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Ottawa, ON. Reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development and ongoing management of supplier relationships. This role ensures that suppliers meet all required quality standards through the implementation and verification of appropriate quality controls, as well as the effective resolution of non-conformances.

Your responsibilities in this role:

• Conduct First Article Inspection Planning.
• Conduct/participate in supplier audits per the audit schedule (include product/process, capability, planning, part/component certifications, inspections).
• Identify priorities, schedule and ensure completion of internal audits to meet relevant regulations, standards and compliance to the QMS.
• Collate and distribute KPI data per pre-determined escalation points.
• Use KPI trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Schedule and conduct Supplier Audits.
• Manage supplier product Non-Conformity Handling.
• Ensure compliance to processes, procedures, policies, and work instructions as part of the QMS.
• Review and accept Supplier Quality Plans, ensuring they meet contractual conditions.
• Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Schedule, conduct and manage supplier audits.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractor representatives to ensure that all deliverables meet the approved specification and resolve issues.
• Establish and maintain a Supplier Monitoring program based on a business risk assessment approach.
• Manage supplier non-conformity handling (includes RMA).
• Train quality team and stakeholders on the QMS, processes, and other quality related items.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Post secondary education in a related field, or equivalent experience/knowledge gained through other forms of education or training.
• Experience working in a ISO900/14001 certified manufacturing facility or company.
• Proven experience in a quality assurance role.
• Ability to travel is essential.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, superior organizational abilities, and excellent computer skills.
• Proven experience as Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of quality standards and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Kanban and SMED.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, Assembly diagrams.
• Knowledge of quality inspection principles.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; knowledge of IFS is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements of export control regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian government security requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 commensurate on qualifications and work experience.

ABOUT MARSHALL LAND SYSTEMS

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world.

From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

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