Junior Quality Engineer
Location: Concord, ON
Term: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $55 - $60 K per year
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quality Engineer to support quality assurance activities across multiple manufacturing plants. The successful candidate will be responsible for first-off inspections, in-process inspections, root cause analysis, documentation control, continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting corrective action processes. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.
The Junior Quality Engineer will work closely with management, production teams, multiple departments, and other engineers to ensure quality standards are maintained and continuously improved. The candidate will also provide support to engineering teams and assist with various technical and quality-related projects as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform first-off inspections and in-process inspections to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications
- Measure parts using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions
- Manage and support NCR (Non-Conformance Reports) and CAR (Corrective Action Requests)
- Maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and reports
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Participate in continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives
- Prepare and submit daily and weekly quality reports
- Support quality activities across multiple plant locations as required
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to resolve quality concerns
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer requirements
- Liaison with external service providers and suppliers of raw material and finished goods.
- Coordinating with Purchasing the supplier approval process
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality processes
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T
- Knowledge of inspection methods and measuring equipment
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Computer literate
- Able to work in an environment with equipment and machine noise
- Able to read, understand, and interpret labels, SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for chemicals used in the production process
To apply for this position please email your resume to Lisa at: [email protected]
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