Quality Engineering Manager Job Edmonton area,Jasper Alberta Canada,Quality Assurance

Location: Jasper

Reporting to the Quality Manager

Position Overview

The Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technician within the KEJ facility. This position will provide the strategic and tactical direction to directly impact the day-to-day quality of our products. Work directly with a cross-functional team to drive improvements to key metrics and customer satisfaction.

Quick Summary

The person in this role will be working in a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians to meet and exceed customer expectations for conducting New Product Introductions and sustaining current production. The Quality Engineering Manager position will include direct communications with the customer(s) and making data driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority above all.

To be successful the candidate must be self-motivated, persistent, quality driven, a quick learner, possess good communication skills, have a positive attitude, and be able work independently, but be a team player. The Quality Engineering Manager will also help to mentor the other Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians.

Basic Background Requirements

Utilization of Statistical Analysis & Tools Chi Square, ANOVA, DOE, SPC

ESD knowledge, GD&T knowledge, MSA knowledge

KEJ Quality Systems knowledge and International Standards (ISO)

Be knowledgeable of applicable customer Quality Standards and IPC Standards knowledgeISO 9001

ISO 13485

Knowledgeable of Lean Six Sigma Strategy

PPAP Requirements

Experience in Electronics Manufacturing.

Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge and experience

Quality Corrective Action background

Disciplined problem solving approach

Project Leadership skills

Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts and/or certification

Proven success in running Kaizen events.

Proven track record of leading 2nd party audits.

Problem solving techniques and processes

Knowledge of software and applications development processes

Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools

Experience leading a diverse team in a demanding environment

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)

Learn the Customer Requirements and Quality flow downs

Learn KEJ systems and controls

Take ownership of the CFT Quality meetings, data for the meetings, action items

Learn Quality and Manufacturing documentation and processes

Provide leadership to Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technicians.

Learn and provide input to the Quality Manager in relation to Operational Excellence

Midterm: (3 to 12 months)

Co-own Corrective Actions to closure internally and externally

Automate systems as controls and reporting

Reduce overall customer PPM, FPY and COPQ metrics

Implement data driven decisions

Understand the cost drivers for COPQ caused during NPI/Production and put actions in place to eliminate the associated costs

Analyze quality data and identify trends

Document implement new processes while continuously improving current processes and documentation

Reviews customer documentation and determines NPI/APQP requirements

Ensures the effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and support the development of quotations in response to our customer’s RFQs.