Quality Engineer

Responsible to:

• Follow and comply with Cube Management System (CMS)
• Support the Quality Management system.
• Ensure that all shift personnel are trained as per the customers and Plant quality requirements.
• Conduct Product Operation standards and Approving New Packing Layouts
• Overseeing the introduction of new products, execution of product trials, and successful SKU launches.

Duties:

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices, SOPs, Hygiene Policy and all QA programs through communication and training with production personnel.
• Support the Food Safety program.
• Approvals for the new Inserts and the New SKU’s during the Program launch for Food Service and Retail
• First off approvals during the Part Trails and New Product Launches, along with the packaging and labelling approvals.
• Document inspection Trial results in a clear, accurate, neat, and timely manner along with the Master samples, approvals, and signatures from the respective departments.
• 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.
• Conduct quality inspection of parts, processes, and systems to ensure all procedures are followed and parts meet the overall quality standards.
• Performs and monitors quality checks in Production to ensure defects do not occur along with the dock audits.
• 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.
• Required to maintain all measuring equipment in proper working order and appearance and maintaining the calibration log.
• Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded and issuing NCRs to the suppliers where necessary.
• Identifying and communicating product quality issues to Process team and generating an improvement plan
• 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.
• Identify poor workmanship, material defects and incorrect packing of parts - notify appropriate personnel of manufacturing quality issues.
• Train Quality Technicians and Production Associates on product quality requirements
• Required to maintain control of all non-conforming material, segregation, and completion of hold tags.
• Preparation of SOPs in accordance with Quality System requirements
• Required to participate in all internal and external audits as needed.
• Required to maintain good housekeeping (5S) principles surrounding the QA workstation.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by Quality Manager

Education/Experience

• University Degree or College Diploma related to Quality Assurance and relevant 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Control (e.g., ASQ).
• AIB or Food Safety Certification an asset
• Must have ISO, IATF or TS and Internal Audits experience.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and ability to analyze data
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and procedures
• Minimum of 3 years’ Experience in injection molding products and processes.
• Strong critical thinking skills and Familiarity with quality control tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PPAP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, NPN, ECN).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in using MS Office Tools and to run Capability charts in Minitab.
• Knowledge on ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365, Plex Manufacturing, Epicor ERP)

Other Job Requirements

• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Able to work in Days and Afternoon shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of competing priority and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong diligence.
  

Soft Skills

• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.
• Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Working Independently – work with minimal supervision and able to make reasonable decisions
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Benefits

• Extended heath and dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• RRSP match