Role Reporting to the Quality Engineer
The Associate Quality Engineer is to assist the organization in monitoring and reporting on quality issues in the plant.
Responsibilities
• Oversee plant ISO 9001, 14001, & 17025 compliance, including serving as an internal lead auditor, promoting ISO awareness throughout the plant, advising AirBoss managers on improvements to procedures, work instructions, documentation, auditing, training, and record keeping. • Facilitate actions and improvements resulting from internal audits. • Quality Control inspections throughout the plant, including finished goods, WIP, and raw materials as required. • Support control of non-conforming raw materials and support disposition as checked. • Initiate and complete Process Flow diagrams, Control Plans, FMEAs, and Value Stream Mapping. • Asset 16949 auditor. • Initiate and complete PPAP packages for Automotive customers. • Initiate and complete containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action requests for Internal and Customer Non-Conformances. • Co-ordinate all customer quality returns, including samples, receiving inventory transactions, and accurate credits with approvals. • Document Control through QPulse. • Perform measurement system analysis, including statistical process control, gauge R&R studies, and capability studies.
Active Quality Improvement
• Actively seek to resolve ongoing quality issues by collaborating with the Production and Technical groups to identify problems and initiate viable solutions. • Is a safety advocate, leading by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies. • Actively participate as a team leader or member on initiated improvement projects.
Additional Duties
Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
• College or University science-related diploma, degree, or equivalent experience in the rubber industry. • Proficient in Airboss software, including QPulse, IFS, PI. • Any related training and courses. • Leadership skills. • Good computer skills. • Strong analytical skills. • Knowledge of statistical methods (an asset). • Good communication skills.