Quality Engineer

Elora, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining measurement tool standards and leading internal corrective actions to improve product quality. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and safety standards.

Job details

Polycorp Ltd. is a global leader in engineered polymer products, proudly serving customers in the Transportation, Mining and Protective Linings industries. We are looking for a skilled, safety-minded Maintenance Electrician to join our Maintenance team in a full-time role. Based in Elora, Ontario, Polycorp offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, a pension plan, and a collaborative team environment. Located less than 30 minutes from Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career close to home. JOB PURPOSE: * The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of products by maintaining the standards of measurement tools, and internal corrective actions leading to process improvements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Accountable - Advocate for safety by ensuring all safety procedures and policies comply with provincial standards. * Perform calibration of Internal gauges according to Polycorp established procedures. * Review existing calibration methods and create new WI for new gauges when needed. * Finding new accurate gauges and supplier based on needs of Polycorp product * Assist with Internal Non-conformance report (NCR) after any Non-conformance identification * Consult with other functions about the best methods affecting quality, product acceptance, rework instructions, etc. * Partner with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and design teams to build quality into new products and resolve operational issues * Create a Compound Weight summary based on monthly compound audit report * Perform layered and internal process audits for each process and machinery * Assist in the Management of the Corrective Action System * Support all 8D corrective action activities and lead internal 8D investigations as assigned. * Strong shop floor presence * Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, optimize workflows, and improve overall product reliability * Monitor scrap, rework, customer complaints and Cost of Poor Quality. * Determine appropriate inspection and testing methods for new and existing products * Analyze data collected from audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions to summarize and share with a cross functional team. * Inspection of Mining, lining and rail products as required * Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems, procedures and work instructions, and compliance frameworks like ISO 9001 * Provide support and guidance to JQE’s * All other duties as required. SKILLS, EDUCATION, COMPUTER & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * Bachelor or Master Degree in engineering with 3-5 years manufacturing experience * 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering or QA engineering experience * Good oral and written communication skills * Computer literacy – reports, charting, etc * Proven ability to problem solve ADDITIONAL DESIRABLES – PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: * Knowledge of formulating, mixing, processing and testing of rubber compounds * Knowledge of metals would be an asset * Lean Six Sigma training is an asset What We Offer: * Comprehensive health and dental coverage (Employer paid benefits) * Pension plan with employer match up to 5 + 1% * Fun social activities throughout the year, including golf tournaments, BBQs, and team events * $1000 Annual Education Assistance Program * 3 Weeks' Vacation to start Polycorp places top priority on health and safety and AODA compliance. Accommodations provided upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please note: Polycorp uses A.I. for recruiting purposes. 8:00am-4:30pm - this is an onsite position

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master degree in engineering and possess 3-5 years of manufacturing or QA engineering experience. Strong problem-solving skills, computer literacy, and effective communication are essential for this role.