Job Summary: The Quality Engineering Technologist analyzes the state of quality in a process line or enterprise and highlights the process / procedure used to achieve a higher level of quality.
Direct Accountabilities:
Perform investigation related to corrective actions including root cause analysis of significant product quality problems.
Liaise with Methods Engineering, Design Engineering and Supplier Quality Engineering to develop resolutions and implement root cause corrective actions to technical or quality problems.
Perform Data analysis to detect trends on relevant quality metrics including NCRâs (non-conforming reports).
Calculate and monitor COPQ (Cost of poor quality), present reports and investigate Root Cause of major contributors.
Develop, implement, improve, and monitor First Article Inspection process using Net Inspect.
Develop and maintain the process for QE design review, including design planning, verification, and validation.
Develop, implement, and continually improve the inspection processes (applicable to the assigned area).
Validate and approve major production process changes.
Indirect Accountabilities:
Support preventive action to improve process and/or product quality in accordance with company's procedures.
Review documents that affect product quality; participate in approval process on behalf of quality department.
Support the implementation of proactive actions to reduce probability of errors that affect product quality.
Support the implementation of best practices in production to reduce risk of errors that affect product quality.
Maintain a system of continuous improvement in the areas of calibration and information management.
Education required:
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or post-secondary education in a related discipline OR acceptable combination of education and experience in the field of aeronautics or manufacturing high precision product.
Experience employing quality engineering techniques/tools to isolate problems or understand production trends.
Experience determining issue/casual analysis leading to implementing corrective actions.
Experience working with an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Database such as IFS or Visual Manufacturing/Quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage conflicts.
Good organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimum of supervision and direction.
Good problem-solving skills and techniques.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
Assets
Experience with Net Inspect or similar inspection software is a plus.
Experience working as a QC inspector OR working closely with QC inspectors is a plus.
Competencies
Excellent computer skills relating to creating, modifying, and processing controlled documents