Quality Engineer
at Vderstad
Langbank, SK, Canada -
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Immediate | 25 Jan, 2025 | Not Specified | 26 Oct, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Measurement Tools | No | No |
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Description:
Summary
Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
The Quality Engineer (QE) plays a vital role in the development and manufacturing of products by ensuring they meet required quality standards before reaching the consumer. The Quality Engineer is responsible for conducting inspections, testing procedures, and internal audits throughout product development and testing of finished goods. During these processes, the Quality Engineer records and analyzes results to determine whether to certify or reject specific products. This data is also used to solve production issues and recommend improvements.
Why Work with Us?
- Vaderstad offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and pension matching.
- 100% of the premiums associated with Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits are paid for by the company.
- 4-day work week
- Flexible work environment
- We have an approachable culture that enables you to be the best version of yourself and bring your best ideas forward.
- Vaderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve
Education/Experience:
- University degree in Engineering or technical field experience
- Registered or able to register with APEGS
- ASQ or equivalent qualification is highly desired.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using quality measurement tools, processes, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Familiar with supplier processes, product audits, process audits, and inspections.
- Continuous Improvement - LEAN training and certification is an asset.
Core Competencies:
- Core understanding of manufacturing processes
- Understand lean manufacturing.
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Planning and prioritizing activities
- Problem-solving skills
- Understanding of Health and Safety practices
- Team working and leading skills.
- Ability to effectively train people inside and outside their work group.
- Develops and applies advanced technologies, engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
- Mentor junior employees
- Self-starter
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Confident, imaginative and desire to learn continuously.
- Able to think critically and analytically.
- Continuously strive to create the highest quality product.
- Maintain membership to APEGS
Accountabilities:
- Prioritize product concerns by working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Collect and analyze data trends to proactively control quality rates and assist in building a robust QMS.
- Investigate concerns, perform root cause analysis, and implement resolutions in accordance with the QMS.
- Perform, document, and create measurement inspection reports on finished products. Communicate reports with cross-functional teams to eliminate any non-conformances.
- Support the new product development team with quality audits, design reviews, and work with suppliers to develop defect-free products.
- Follow documented processes and standards, and update systems as part of a continuous improvement commitment.
- Create FMEA and develop Control Plans, provide training, and build zero-defect products using process controls.
- Interpret inspection sheets, work instructions, engineering drawings, or schematic diagrams and communicate with production, management, or engineering staff to define and update the applicable quality and reliability standards or documents.
- Provide fast decision-making ability to resolve production issues and keep production on track.
- Maintain the calibration system and perform designated calibrations per internal procedures.
- Participate in the Material Review Board process for discrepant materials.
- Complete other appropriate tasks required to maintain an effective Quality System.
Work Conditions:
Physical Efforts:
- Time split between an office setting and various areas of the manufacturing plant.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
Physical Environment:
- Work in potentially hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.
- Exposure to dust, odors, fumes, and high levels of noise at times.
- Long periods of standing, crouching, or sitting.
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Production / Maintenance / Quality
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate
Engineering or technical field experience
Proficient
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Langbank, SK, Canada