Quality Engineer
$60,000–$75,000 year
On-siteWaterloo, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct physical incoming, in-process, and final article inspections to verify adherence to quality standards. Author Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, and inspection checklists. Execute Non-Conformance Reports including root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions. Lead Engineering Feedback Meetings to communicate floor findings and drive process improvements. Analyze RMA and scrap data to identify failure trends. Manage supplier performance by tracking defects and coordinating external audits. Partner with engineering during New Product Introduction to develop inspection plans. This role requires post-secondary education in Quality Systems or Mechanical Engineering and proficiency with GD&T and precision tools. Candidates must have experience managing CAPA methodologies and supplier audits. The position is based in Waterloo, Ontario, with a base salary of CAD $60,000–$75,000.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Quality Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze quality data to find manufacturing trends
- Proven experience managing CAPA, SCAR, and root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Experience with supplier audits
- Practical experience working with sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining processes
- Proficient in using precision quality tools (calipers, height gauges, micrometers, bore micrometers)
- Working from the office in Waterloo at least four days per week
- Some travel to local suppliers or partners may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Lean six sigma certification (Yellow belt or higher)
- Direct experience implementing or working within an ISO 9001 framework
- Experience building or managing a digital Quality Management System (QMS)
- Basic programming experience (e.g., for automated inspection or data scripting)
- Familiarity with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) certifications (UL, CSA, etc.)
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