Quality Engineer

About the company

Experience and qualifications

• At least 3 years of quality engineering, quality assurance, or similar experience; windows and doors industry experience is an asset.
• Experience coding and using QA software tools and processes; ISO 9001 knowledge is an asset.
• A degree in Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Accurately use precision measurement equipment and interpret metric and imperial systems.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• WHMIS is listed as a certification; Lean Six Sigma, ASQ, and Standard First Aid certifications are assets.

Competencies

• The posting emphasizes attention to detail, problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking, communication, interpersonal skills, project management, and organization.
• It also seeks time management, adaptability, integrity, autonomy, a positive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Quality control

• Conduct process audits and assessments, including testing and evaluating products in manufacturing.
• Maintain knowledge of conformance requirements and communicate product and process quality issues.
• Work with departments to achieve quality objectives, understand production assemblies, and support process improvement.

Documentation

• Write, revise, develop, and maintain quality work instructions, procedures, check sheets, and forms.
• Maintain reports and documentation to meet certification and management-system requirements; complete records accurately and on time.

Quality assurance

• Recommend solutions and changes to conformance standards; conduct root cause investigations and ensure corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain certification requirements for measuring devices, machines, and product assemblies.
• Educate operators and assemblers on quality standards and develop training to build quality awareness.
• Monitor customer concerns, support timely resolutions, and continuously improve products, processes, and procedures.

Working conditions

• Work primarily in an office and manufacturing plant, with occasional site visits.
• The role involves lifting or carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds and using standard office equipment.
• The schedule is flexible, with occasional weekend work; plant floors may be uneven or slippery, and forklifts operate in the plant.