Associate, Quality Engineer

Summary

Celestica is looking for an entry-level Quality Engineer to support our high quality standards at our electronics manufacturing facility in Newmarket, ON. This position combines the technical precision of CMM programming with the strategic oversight of ISO/AS9100 compliance and Supplier Development. You will be responsible for creating the "operating manuals" for our organization while ensuring our hardware meets exact physical specifications.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Creates, publishes, controls and constantly improves process documentation for the entire organization.
• Process documents define policies, procedures, systems, and business practices and provide employees with "operating manuals which describe manufacturing operations, guide on-the-job training, and remind production operators of key "Make Sure Points".
• Work with variety of suppliers to focus on supplier development activities and cost recovery
• Obtains and analyzes data/information from independent observation, consultation with technical staff, and a study of engineering notes, specifications and documents.
• Creates and maintains standard templates for the various types of process documents and associated information.
• Stores documents on-line in various databases.
• Provides web links for all 2nd level documents that are referenced from the Quality Manual.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates a change management process that conforms to ISO standards. Initiates and participates in an annual review process to ensure data integrity and revises existing documentation to reflect process changes.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when new documents have been released and provides controlled copies when necessary.
• Guides ISO and AS9100 auditors through documentation, answering and/or redirecting questions.
• Acts as the lead auditor for Internal Quality System Audits.
• Plans, directs, performs, and reports the results of process, product, systems, supplier, and ISO quality audits.
• Performs independent, comprehensive reviews of the existence, correctness and effectiveness of standards and controls used to perform specific functions.
• Develops, documents, and monitors key processes such as the Corrective Action Process, Audit Process, etc.
• Provides consultation and training in the areas of Quality methods, SPC, Workmanship, PCA skills, standards, audit, etc.
• Hosts Suppliers, Government, ISO/AS or other auditors by providing them necessary assistance in defining and translating the supplier quality requirements.
• Reviews PPAP with suppliers and work with cross-functional teams to standardize PPAP process

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of engineering and supply chain systems (ERP System SAP).
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain planning processes.
• Good programming skills.
• Knowledge of CMM Programming
• Good understanding of PPAP and First Article Inspection Report
• Strong understanding of documentation processes & quality systems.
• Strong understanding of ISO/AS standards.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in implementing change orders that affect pricing, costs, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: MS Office and Documentation control systems, FrameMaker, Visio, HP-UX.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a combined manufacturing floor and office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• One to two years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Salary

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Salary Range: $60,000 - 67,000 CAD

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.