Description
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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Skills Progression Program with clear, transparent, objective criteria to guide career advancement
- Comprehensive benefits (health care, dental, life and disability coverage) and RRSP group contribution programs with increases based on seniority
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support
- Corporate partnerships (health and wellness, recreation and leisure)
- Company bonus incentive plan that 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 (production), work boots allowance, prescription safety glasses, childcare subsidy
What to expect from us
- Industry information: Tier 1 aero structures facility
- Training & development: extensive training programs
- Employee referral program
- Professional development programs
- Employee engagement programs year-round, including events
- MHICA Wings peer-to-peer recognition program
- Leadership programs
Responsibilities
- Maintain expert knowledge to develop continuous improvement techniques and achieve operational excellence to support Supply Chain activities
- Develop and implement KPIs in support of business targets and develop appropriate reporting metrics
- Assist suppliers with project management activities to meet RCCA deadlines and implement robust preventative actions
- Conduct risk analysis of critical parts to minimize parts supply interruption
- Create and manage product and process audits to prevent failures in suppliers' manufacturing processes or product conformity
- Manage the interface with Engineering to sponsor supplier-initiated design changes, improve product yield and performance, and minimize risk
- Evaluate and approve new suppliers based on third-party quality system certifications and audit results
- Work with cross-functional teams to support supplier audit plans, including scheduling and conducting audits
- Ensure all supplier non-conformances are identified and contained and document the history of supplier performance
- Evaluate supplier delivery and quality performance and implement appropriate supplier controls
- Maintain the approved supplier list and supplier files/records
Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient knowledge of APQP systems
- Strong ability to understand detail and assembly drawings, with exposure to GD&T
- Proficiency with technical documentation comprehension
- Demonstrated proficiency with quality inspection activities and the use of inspection tools
- Ability to lead by example and work within a multifunctional team
- Working knowledge of lean implementation
- Excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external customers
- Advanced MS Office application skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Current work authorization for Canada is required
- A criminal background check is required for candidates aged 18 and over (instructions provided as part of the offer process)
Experience
- 3–5 years' experience in the 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
- Previous experience with supplier management and project management is an asset
Education
- Engineering degree or related discipline preferred
