Overview

Quality Specialist with technical background in Quality Engineering to support Quality Assurance activities. Quality Specialist will be responsible for both Internal and Supplier Quality. Major roles include Auditing, Problem solving, Root cause analysis , supporting inspection and measurement activities (including CMM), Program Management, APQP activities, monitoring and managing supplier performance, process improvements, ensuring compliance to standards. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality, procurement and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. Team player with excellent organization & management skills to assess needs, set priorities, and drive improvement activities with suppliers to reduce quality and warranty risk. Support in-house quality and process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for overall internal quality related to manufacturing.
- Responsible for supplier’s overall quality of the purchased components.
- Handling of quality issues and taking actions on Nonconformances.
- Supporting troubleshooting and measurement activities on production floor.
- Responsible for monitoring supplier Quality performance, generating supplier performance ratings, PPM reports
- Manage the process for underperforming suppliers.
- Supplier Development and Improvement planning for poor rated or weak suppliers by sharing information, ideas and recommendations through audits.
- Work with suppliers on effective root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, Control Plan / FMEA reviews to identify risks associated with the failures to prevent recurrence.




- Coordinate containment activities for Non conformances.
- Determine the responsibility for non-conformities and communicate issues to suppliers.
- Problem solving/Corrective action team leader for Customer and Internal issues using various root cause analysis techniques 8D, 5Why, Fish Bone etc.
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality problems
- Negotiate quality disputes with suppliers.
- Define and plan APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) with suppliers and internal teams.
- Responsible for APQP (review and approval of all the supplier PPAP’s) of new programs and Engineering changes.
- Responsible for reviewing design, budgeting and quoting of tooling, fixtures and Gauges during the launch stages with suppliers and ensuring to meet HTM requirements.
- On site supplier Audits on their Quality System and periodic control plan audits
- Qualify new suppliers
- Support our internal ISO program and audits.
- Liaison between suppliers, Engineering and other departments.
- Ensure suppliers understand and comply with standards.
- Actively participate in product development to optimize resources and supplier processes.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field).




- Quality Engineering or ASQ certified CQE.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role in manufacturing environment.
- On hands experience with CMM.
- Solid ability to read blueprints and have GD&T; knowledge
- Familiarity with quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans)
- Strong problem solving and root cause analysis background (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- Strong Program management skills to create and execute projects that achieve identified targets and timelines
- Knowledge of ISO quality management systems.
- Strong leadership abilities and decision making; able to lead effective meetings and cross functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be able to work with little supervision and be self-directed
- Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience of auditing and dealing with suppliers
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective supplier management.
- Ability to lead audits, manage corrective actions, and drive quality improvements.
- Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed.
- Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with fabrication and assembly processes.
- Have solid communication skills and ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Assurance Specialist (Guelph)
🏢 Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing
📍 Guelph