Senior Quality Systems Engineer 

Auditing

• Perform periodic site audits of key suppliers and products
• Perform internal audits of the Mint’s processes and products
• Identify non-conformances and implement corrective actions

Address Supplier and Internal Quality Issues

• Work with supplier to recoup the costs associated with supplier issues
• Work with Engineering team to ensure requirements are clear and understandable
• Evaluate and disposition suspect supplier and internal material/parts
• Use SPC and PPAP to evaluate process performance

Foster/Develop Relationships with Key Suppliers

• Share best practices and information
• Work with suppliers to standardize procedures

Recording, Tracking and Reporting on Supplier Quality Levels

• Managing supplier defect rates and supplier charge backs
• Work with suppliers to eliminate defects through formal and informal feedback/corrective actions
• Update and maintain forms and procedures which support the tracking and reporting of supplier problems, develop and implement new procedures, forms data bases as required

Training and Mentoring

• Maintain/Enhance CMM Training Program
• Train employees on SPC and measuring techniques
• Help mentor Quality Systems Engineer

Management of Quality Management System

• Help support and maintain the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System

Continuous Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis and employ problem solving techniques to resolve process problems
• Assist in the implementation of auditing techniques and process control plans
• Value stream mapping of the processes and participating in lean projects to improve productivity at the Mint
• Participating in Kaizen projects

 This selection process may also qualify you for other positions with similar requirements and qualifications.

Languages Requirements:

• English proficiency is essential

Education & Designation:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Member of an accredited Association of a Provincial Professional Engineers (e.g. E.G.M.) or eligible to become a member

Experience:

• Must have 8 to 15 years of progressive hands-on Quality and/or Process Engineering experience
• Must be familiar with lean concepts and terminology
• Must be familiar with Quality Management System (ISO 9001)

Additional Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of metrology, root cause analysis, data analysis and problem solving techniques
• Communicate clearly and with conviction to ensure exchange of information and execution of desired outcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD & T)
• Working knowledge of measurement equipment and techniques
• Demonstrated skills in reporting, organization, facilitation, and training are required
• Ability to function in a team-based environment while identifying process improvement, quality issues and supplier performance
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic quality tools and techniques, understanding of FMEA, flow charts, control plans, SPC and variation reduction
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset