Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

About Coolit Systems Inc. Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Senior Advanced Quality Engineer – Permanent position. Join our Quality Assurance team with a strong manufacturing background, structured problem‑solving, and detail orientation. Ideal candidate has experience with pumping, hydraulic, electromechanical, or related products and reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Execute and support quality strategy across all NPI phases (concept, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP ramp). Apply advanced quality methodologies to ensure product requirements are complete, consistent, and traceable. Lead and deliver DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, and APQP deliverables. Support early identification, escalation, and mitigation of product, process, and supplier risks. Partner with Engineering to define, review, and verify critical‑to‑quality characteristics for thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

Apply structured quality and reliability practices, including DFSS principles within the NPI process.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Strong technical understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and electromechanical systems.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting NPI quality activities for complex products.

• Experience with APQP methodologies including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Hands‑on experience with new product and process validation activities.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Experience with liquid cooling systems, pumping systems, hydraulic assemblies, or similar products.

• Strong systems‑level technical thinking across product and process domains.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration and technical communication.
• Data‑driven problem solving and statistical analysis.
• Structured risk identification and mitigation.
• High ownership, accountability, and execution discipline.

We strive to be an employer of choice and reward employees with career and development opportunities that maintain and strengthen our culture. We are a vibrant, innovative company full of people who love what we do.

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company‑wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including dental, drugs, optical, paramedical and health spending, covered by CoolIT from day one.
• Casual yet professional dress for the day.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Employee ownership program.
• Company‑funded RRSP contributions to support long‑term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.