QA - QUALITY ENGINEER

QUALITY ENGINEER
Who Are We?
Poly-Nova opened in Guelph in 1996. We have a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant and employ about 150 employees. We produce rubber products for the automotive, power transmission, and life science industries. Our areas of expertise are in rubber molding, material development, engineering, injection molding and over molding.We were purchased by Starlim Sterner in 2011, market leaders in Silicone Liquid Injection Molding, with the head office in Austria and a manufacturing plant in London Ontario. With the ability to offer rubber and silicone under one company we can expect exceptional growth for the future.We are certified IATF16949, and we take quality seriously. Our customers choose us for many reasons; we work with them to deliver a solution, we are exceptional at design & development, we stand behind our products, and we are continually advancing technologically. We can exceed customer expectations because of the commitment & dedication of our employees. We are also proud to say we have ISO 450001 & ISO 14001 certifications. We are committed to a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious workplace.
Objectives

Support customer, supplier and internal departments with technical expertise and quality documentation
Development/review of APQP documentation including PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans etc.
Create, design, calibrate and utilize equipment for measurements

Responsibilities

Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation
Programming of multiple part-specific programs for engineering and quality department
Analyze and solve calibration and measurement problems
Measurement and testing using variety of equipment including non-contact OGP, Keyence
Complete Prototype and PPAP dimensional reports
Complete capability reports in Minitab
Completion of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies in Minitab
Schedule internal/external calibration services
Assist Quality Manager to ensure conformance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45000 requirements
Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams for testing, continuous improvements, and quality requirements
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Team Member
Prepare audit reports, charts, and other documentation required for Quality records and projects

Qualifications/ Requirements/ Competencies

College or University Degree - Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
2 to 3 years' Quality experience in the automotive environment
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification preferred
Knowledge of the core quality tools APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA and GD&T
Proficient with the utilization of SPC and advanced statistical methods
Knowledge of plastics or rubber injection molding products and processes an asset
Problem-solving training (Green Belt or industry equivalent)
Practical Knowledge of plastic/rubber injection molding preferred
Internal Auditor training in IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and provide solutions to customers
Written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)
Eligible to travel with supporting documentation as required (i.e., valid passport, driver's license)

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.
Salary Range is $55,000 to $70,000.
What We Offer

RRSP/TFSA Matching
Company events
Dental care
Drug plan
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance and long-term disability
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care