Engineer - Supplier Quality

Job Description

Location: Mexico

Reporting to the Supervisor - Supplier Quality, the Engineer - Supplier Quality will establish and lead the implementation of the supplier development program to achieve and sustain high levels of performance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Skills Progression Program with clear criteria for career advancement
• Comprehensive benefits (health care, dental, life and disability coverage) and RRSP group contribution programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support
• Corporate partnerships (health and wellness, recreation and leisure)
• Company bonus incentive plan (increases with years of service)
• Retirement bonus based on age and years of service
• Company events and celebrations throughout the year
• Long service vacation cash out at year end
• Recognition program
• Reimbursement programs including uniform, work boots allowance, prescription safety glasses, childcare subsidy

What to expect from us

• Tier 1 aero structures facility
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Employee referral and engagement programs, year-round events
• MHICA Wings peer-to-peer recognition program and leadership programs

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge to develop continuous improvement techniques and achieve operational excellence to support Supply Chain activities
• Develop and implement KPIs and reporting metrics in support of business targets
• Assist suppliers with project management to meet RCCA deadlines and implement preventative actions
• Conduct risk analysis of critical parts to minimize supply interruption
• Create and manage product and process audits to prevent supplier manufacturing failures or product non-conformity
• Manage interface with Engineering to sponsor supplier-initiated design changes, improve yield and performance, and minimize risk
• Evaluate and approve new suppliers based on quality system certifications and audit results
• Support supplier audit plans, including scheduling and conducting audits
• Identify and contain supplier non-conformances and document supplier performance history
• Evaluate supplier delivery and quality performance and implement appropriate supplier controls
• Maintain approved supplier list and supplier files/records

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient knowledge of APQP systems
• Strong ability to read and understand detail and assembly drawings, exposure to GD&T
• Proficiency with technical documentation comprehension
• Proven experience with quality inspection activities and use of inspection tools
• Ability to lead by example and work within a cross-functional team
• Working knowledge of lean implementation
• Excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external customers
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Current work authorization for Canada required
• Criminal background check required for candidates aged 18 and over

Experience

• 3–5 years' experience in development and sourcing of products from domestic and international suppliers
• Experience in process capability improvement and structured problem solving in machining preferred
• Experience in aerospace quality preferred
• Supplier management and project management experience is an asset

Education

• Engineering degree or related discipline preferred