Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer analyzes the state of quality in a process line or enterprise and highlights the process / procedure used to achieve a higher level of quality.

Direct Accountabilities:

• Perform investigation related to corrective actions including root cause analysis of significant product quality problems.
• Liaise with Methods Engineering, Design Engineering and Supplier Quality Engineering to develop resolutions and implement root cause corrective actions to technical or quality problems.
• Perform Data analysis to detect trends on relevant quality metrics including NCR’s (non-conforming reports).
• Calculate and monitor COPQ (Cost of poor quality), present reports and investigate Root Cause of major contributors.
• Develop, implement, improve, and monitor First Article Inspection process using Net Inspect.
• Develop and maintain the process for QE design review, including design planning, verification, and validation.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve the inspection processes (applicable to the assigned area).
• Validate and approve major production process changes.

Indirect Accountabilities:

• Support preventive action to improve process and/or product quality in accordance with companys procedures.
• Review documents that affect product quality; participate in approval process on behalf of quality department.
• Support the implementation of proactive actions to reduce probability of errors that affect product quality.
• Support the implementation of best practices in production to reduce risk of errors that affect product quality.
• Maintain a system of continuous improvement in the areas of calibration and information management.

Education required:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Bachelors degree in engineering or post-secondary education in a related discipline OR acceptable combination of education and experience in the field of aeronautics or manufacturing high precision product.
• Experience employing quality engineering techniques/tools to isolate problems or understand production trends.
• Experience determining issue/casual analysis leading to implementing corrective actions.
• Experience working with an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Database such as IFS or Visual Manufacturing/Quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage conflicts.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimum of supervision and direction.
• Good problem-solving skills and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Assets

• Experience with Net Inspect or similar inspection software is a plus.
• Experience working as a QC inspector OR working closely with QC inspectors is a plus.

Competencies

• Excellent computer skills relating to creating, modifying, and processing controlled documents
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Strong team player