Quality Engineer

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Responsible to:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow and comply with Cube Management System (CMS)</li><li>Support the Quality Management system.</li><li>Ensure that all shift personnel are trained as per the customers and Plant quality requirements. </li><li>Conduct Product Operation standards and Approving New Packing Layouts</li><li>Overseeing the introduction of new products, execution of product trials, and successful SKU launches.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices, SOPs, Hygiene Policy and all QA programs through communication and training with production personnel.</li><li>Support the Food Safety program.</li><li>Approvals for the new Inserts and the New SKU’s during the Program launch for Food Service and Retail</li><li>First off approvals during the Part Trails and New Product Launches, along with the packaging and labelling approvals.</li><li>Document inspection Trial results in a clear, accurate, neat, and timely manner along with the Master samples, approvals, and signatures from the respective departments.</li><li>Ensure to meet all the customer requirements before the products are manufactured and function as a liaison between the Customer service and Plant Quality Department. </li><li>Conduct quality inspection of parts, processes, and systems to ensure all procedures are followed and parts meet the overall quality standards. </li><li>Performs and monitors quality checks in Production to ensure defects do not occur along with the dock audits. </li><li>Perform Random inspections on the floor to verify the Quality of the product and verify if the results are documented on the inspection sheets or related documents.</li><li>Required to maintain all measuring equipment in proper working order and appearance and maintaining the calibration log.</li><li>Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded and issuing NCRs to the suppliers where necessary.</li><li>Identifying and communicating product quality issues to Process team and generating an improvement plan </li><li>Conduct inspections of WIP products, identify accordingly in the production area, input inventory into ERP system, and print and apply barcode labels accordingly if necessary.</li><li>Identify poor workmanship, material defects and incorrect packing of parts - notify appropriate personnel of manufacturing quality issues.</li><li>Train Quality Technicians and Production Associates on product quality requirements</li><li>Required to maintain control of all non-conforming material, segregation, and completion of hold tags.</li><li>Preparation of SOPs in accordance with Quality System requirements</li><li>Required to participate in all internal and external audits as needed.</li><li>Required to maintain good housekeeping (5S) principles surrounding the QA workstation.</li><li>Other duties as assigned or requested by Quality Manager</li></ul><p></p><p><strong><span >Education/Experience</span></strong></p><ul><li>University Degree or College Diploma related to Quality Assurance and relevant 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. </li><li>Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Control (e.g., ASQ).</li><li>AIB or Food Safety Certification an asset</li><li>Must have ISO, IATF or TS and Internal Audits experience.</li><li>Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and ability to analyze data</li><li>Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and procedures</li><li>Minimum of 3 years’ Experience in injection molding products and processes.</li><li>Strong critical thinking skills and Familiarity with quality control tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PPAP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, NPN, ECN).</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Experience in using MS Office Tools and to run Capability charts in Minitab. </li><li>Knowledge on ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365, Plex Manufacturing, Epicor ERP)</li></ul><p><strong>Other Job Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to read, write and understand English.</li><li>Must have own reliable transportation.</li><li>Able to work in Days and Afternoon shifts. </li><li>Must be able to lift up to 30lbs and stand for long periods of time.</li><li>Must be able to distinguish between colors.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects of competing priority and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Must have strong diligence. <br /></li></ul><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. </li><li>Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.</li><li>Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.</li><li>Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.</li><li><span >Planning/organizing</span> - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. </li><li>Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.</li><li>Working Independently – work with minimal supervision and able to make reasonable decisions</li><li>Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</li><li>Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.</li><li>Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Extended heath and dental care</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Free parking</li><li>RRSP match</li></ul></p></p>