Quality Assurance Engineer

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) provided pay range

This range is provided by Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$32.21/hr - $56.25/hr

About IEM Canada

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, employee-oriented company!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedules
• Extended health benefits
• Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility towards Group Retirement Savings Plan contributions
• Employee Appreciation Event

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this position supports Quality and ISO 9001 in all areas of the IEM Organization at the manufacturing site—both internal and external. The role involves significant engagement with all areas of product and manufacturing, while also enhancing visibility, communication, and collaboration with key departments, which is essential for success in this position.

Please note:
This position requires 100% in-office presence and does not offer remote work.

Job Duties:

• Collate, analyze and monitor company process & quality metrics against defined objective parameters
• Write/author technical reports to management depicting the quality levels, quality problems and cost of quality.
• Optimize manufacturability, assembly, testability, cost and quality of components (in house and purchased) and final product
• Monitor product performance/quality through gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
• PFMEA and new program implementation including tooling and manufacturing processes to identify and mitigate risk identified
• Review, understand and ensure manufacturing process meets customer and industry specifications and requirements
• Identify/specify relevant quality-related and workmanship standards training needs.
• Offer technical expertise to company on statistics, Six Sigma methodology, tools, and best practices
• Define, develop documents and implement manufacturing and assembly process and quality procedures in conjunction with department staff.
• Conduct Corrective Actions - Internal and External
• Understanding and knowledge of Solid Works
• Maintain and report department KPI’s
• Facilitate problem solving techniques within the production team (including suppliers).
• Set up and drive standard work and best practices through continuous improvements.
• Document clear project actions and enable timeline achievement
• Development of robust, predictive quality systems in production environment by applying world class techniques (Six Sigma, SPC, GRR, 5Y, CAR, etc.)
• Working with Engineering team on continuous improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of IPC standards.
• Failure analysis to support production and assembly
• Collaborating with other divisions to identify and document best practice
• Perform Internal Audits, report and help solve non-conformances
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience in manufacturing and quality processes within a plant, division, or company, working with both design and production organizations.
• Strong background in Six Sigma methodology (Green Belt minimum, Black Belt preferred).
• Experience with UL/CSA standards and ISO 9001 QMS Systems.
• Expertise in the development, manufacturing, and testing of equipment, fixtures, and processes for electrical connectors, harnesses, and/or related equipment.
• Ability to think creatively, logically, and independently to solve problems in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, regulatory compliance, and quality.
• Skilled in identifying opportunities for process improvements and able to delegate tasks without formal authority.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, organizational abilities, and respect for confidentiality.

Education and Experience
:

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of two years (or more) related experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience with power distribution/electronics experience is required.
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Quality Assurance

Industries:
Manufacturing