Quality Assurance Engineer

Job summary

Oversee compliance with ISO and CISC quality standards, manage certifications and audits, and maintain quality documentation and controls. Support production inspections and calibration, manage nonconformances and customer or supplier issues, and lead initiatives to prevent defects and improve operational quality.

Job details

PLEASE NOTE IT IS ON SITE The Quality Engineer/Specialist is responsible for overseeing the company’s compliance with ISO-9001 and CISC standards. The Quality Engineer/Specialist will also establish procedures and audit controls to meet business requirements, as well as identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of company operations . RESPONSIBILITI ES Process Standardizati on:Oversee company compliance with all ISO-9000 and CISC quality system requiremen ts.Manage certifications, quality audits, and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodi es.Prepare, maintain, and update quality documentation, including policies, procedures, and SOP ’s.Perform internal audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedur es.Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national/international standards and legislati on.Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organizati on.Collaborate with all departments to ensure adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and customer-specific requirements and report regular quality metrics to manageme nt.Production Suppo rt:Ensure all products meet or exceed company and customer quality standar ds.Review specifications for each project along with engineered shop drawings to ensure that there are no conflicts and that specific requirements are called out on the pla ns.Oversee the inspection of finished product against company quality standards and specific project requirements (welds, dimensions, holes, placement of weeps, blast finish, coatings, etc .).Ensure proper calibrations of all equipment, maintain calibrations schedules and recor ds.Prepare Quality Certification Package documentation (CofC) for each project as requir ed.Create, maintain, issue and control all QA documentation required to support product quality during production (Receiving Inspection, In-Process and Final Inspections etc .).Ensure Final Inspections are completed using the Company’s approved checklist and documentati on.Lead quality improvement initiatives to safeguard product quality and improve efficien cy.Defect Prevention/Manageme nt:Manage any/all nonconformances and customer complaints by leading investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions as requir ed.Engage with customers and suppliers to support quality programs, resolve issues, and communicate customer requirements (some travel require d).Initiate, lead, audit, and maintain defect prevention and corrective action programs using structured problem-solving methods to improve quality performan ce.Collect and analyze trend data on internal and external rejections, and report findings to manageme nt.Drive supplier corrective actions and resolution of outstanding clai ms.Other duties as assig ned REQUIREME NTS:Minimum 8+ years of direct work experience with QA systems, regulations, guidelines, and associated standards with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership r ole.ASQ-CQE and/or ASQ-CQA certifications are prefer red.Certified Level 2 or 3 Weld Inspector credentials considered an a ssetWorking knowledge of QA methodologies – ISO 9001:2015 and CISC stand ardsTraining and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques and Lean Manufacturing are desira ble.Custom fabrication and welding experience are considered an as set.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Ch ain)Demonstrated experience leading quality initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excell enceMust possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors, customers, and internal departme nts.Practical experience with risk management, product testing, capability studies, and control pl ans.Highly motivated and self-directed capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervis ion.Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thin ker.Ability to create and review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, design documents and quality (CofC) packa ges.Strong problem identification and problem resolution ski lls.A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management ski lls.Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agenc ies.Strong work ethic and positive attit ude.Supportive team player who can work effectively with cross-functional te ams.High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity su ite.

What you’ll do

Oversee compliance with ISO and CISC quality standards, manage certifications and audits, and maintain quality documentation and controls. Support production inspections and calibration, manage nonconformances and customer or supplier issues, and lead initiatives to prevent defects and improve operational quality.

Requirements

Requires at least eight years of direct quality assurance experience, including at least three years in a leadership role, with working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and CISC standards. Preferred qualifications include ASQ-CQE or ASQ-CQA certification; welding inspection credentials, fabrication and welding experience, and knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma are assets.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality Assurance
• ISO 9001:2015
• CISC Standards
• Quality Management Systems
• Quality Auditing
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Welding Inspection
• Risk Management
• Product Testing
• Capability Studies
• Control Plans
• Supplier Quality Management
• Continuous Improvement

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades

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