Associate Quality Engineer

Role: Reporting to the Quality Engineer, the Associate Quality Engineer is to assist the organization in monitoring and reporting on quality issues in the plant. Responsibilities: • Oversee plant ISO 9001, 14001 & 17025 compliance including: serve as internal lead auditor; promote ISO awareness throughout the plant; advise AirBoss managers on improvements to procedures, work instructions, documentation, auditing, training and record keeping. • Facilitate actions and improvements resulting from internal audits. • Quality Control inspections throughout the plant including finished goods, WIP & raw materials, as required. • Support control of non-conforming raw materials area and support disposition as checked. • Initiate and complete Process Flow diagrams, Control Plans, FMEA’s, and Value Stream Mapping (asset 16949 auditor). • Initiate and complete PPAP packages for Automotive customers. • Initiate and complete containment, root cause analysis and corrective action requests for Internal and Customer Non-Conformances • Co-ordinate all customer quality returns including samples, receiving, inventory transactions, and accurate credits with approvals. • Document Control through QPulse. • Perform measurement system analysis, including statistical process control, gauge R&R studies and capability studies. • Actively seek to resolve ongoing quality issues by collaborating with the Production and Technical groups to identify problems and initiate viable solutions. • Is a safety advocate; leads by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies. • Actively participate as team leader/member on initiated improvement Projects. • Additional duties as assigned. Requirements: • College or University science related diploma/degree or equivalent experience in the rubber industry • Proficient in Airboss software ie. QPulse, IFS, PI • Any related Training and Courses • Leadership skills • Good Computer skills • Strong analytical skills • Knowledge of Statistical Methods an asset • Good communication skills