What you’ll enjoy at INNIO Waukesha:

• ️ Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry-leading products powering global industries.

Mission-driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.

Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program, health care spending account

Work-Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on-site gym access and a fitness reimbursement program of $300 annually, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA, pension plan matching to support both your personal and professional well-being. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000, which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

In this position you will be reporting directly to Quality Lead - Assembly and will be responsible for manufacturing quality readiness of the Welland facility. You will support quality processes related to the manufacturing of new units and collaborate cross-functionally within the Waukesha business unit. You will utilize and expand your understanding of quality theories, analytical practices, continuous improvement concepts, and coordination principles in all parts of the manufacturing function pertaining to Product Quality. You will provide technical guidance, conduct investigative analysis, and leverage interdisciplinary inputs to deliver a high-quality product to our customers while ensuring adherence to internal quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of all Quality Assurance activities to ensure produced products comply and conform to all regulatory, QMS, customer, and Engineering requirements.
• Oversee and assume primary ownership of quality processes and detected nonconformances originating from assigned product lines and/or manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with other members of the Production Quality team to jointly manage MRB process related activities as it relates to your assigned product lines and/or manufacturing processes (or as needed/instructed).
• Apply critical Quality concepts to support, advise, report, and/or develop corrective and preventative actions for encountered concerns, nonconformances, and assignments.
• Responsible for driving improvements for primary quality metrics related to business Quality Objectives and resulting KPIs.
• Coordinate and/or execute containment, sorting, rework/repair, concession activities for external and internal issues.
• Participate and/or coordinate root cause analysis techniques for investigation activities stemming from nonconformance investigations (8D, DMAIC, PDCA, 5 Why, fishbone etc.).
• Support the “Zero Defect” plan and participate in continuous improvements initiatives.
• Monitor for and analyze trends in nonconformance data or recurring issues.
• Drive for complete issue resolution by ensuring thoroughness of all prerequisite investigation closure conditions.
• Evaluate products, services, and procedural conformance as it relates to specification compliance, customer requirements, and QMS adherence.
• Expand one’s own and advocate a continuous improvement and customer focus mindset.
• Navigate various internal electronic systems, databases, and programs to compile, report, and/or ascertain factual data needed for decision making or problem solving.
• Utilize numerous precision measurement equipment and apply metrological concepts to measure, gage, or inspect a vast range of products, components, or assemblies for conformity.
• Collect and compile needed standardized details/data to generate and convey nonconformance reports to other cross-functional areas (i.e. product engineering, supplier quality, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 3 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required.
• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Fluent ability to interpret technical engineering drawings and GD&T principles, and conduct calculations as needed.
• Experience in internal combustion engine assembly, testing, and/or design be considered an asset.
• Related work quality experience in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace or Automotive would be an asset).
• ASQ "Certified Quality Engineer" or “Certified Quality Technician” certification an asset.
• Knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma techniques, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and quality problem solving principals (8D, DMAIC, etc.)
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexible to work in shifts.

Accommodations:

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at recruiting@innio.com to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. This helps us more effectively identify qualifications and match candidates to role requirements. Please note that all hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.