Job Description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineering Co-op Student to join our dynamic team at the Ottawa Plant. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on real-world projects, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

What you will do



Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineering Co-op Student is responsible for learning and developing quality engineering initiatives, project management, and leadership skills while actively undertaking and accomplishing projects assigned to them.



These projects will target improvement on the product quality by improving processes on the Hot End (fiberizing, curing, etc.), the Cold End (sizing, etc.), and by training the plant employees. The Quality Engineering Co-op Student will be responsible for setting Key Performance Indicators based on the quality results or complaints and will have to do some data analysis to provide suggestions to his/her manager on possible improvements. He/she will report daily on the quality results during the production meeting.

Essential Functions:

Lead technical projects on the quality and the process in collaboration with other departments (engineering, maintenance, etc.) Responsibilities include designing / developing new process systems, reviewing and revising existing processes, and developing and coordinating the implementation of projects, which contribute substantially to the product quality and the plant profitability. Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) data collection and analysis to monitor process performance. Identify required process modifications and enhancements, develop plans and follow implementation. Study the benefit / cost and make design recommendations. Develop work instructions and assist in training and implementation of process operating procedures to ensure consistent production of products with the quality and efficiency at the highest level. Assist in developing and implementing Autonomous Maintenance activities. Participates in the Quality and Process Control Pillar as a key support in analyzing operating problems, develops solutions, and assists in the implementation of corrective actions. Assists in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions. Participates in providing training for operators, line attendants and production personnel. Assures good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, and supports VMVO and WCM initiatives.

Hour work :

8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (the hours may vary)

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Education and Experience

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Must be a registered University Internship student within an Engineering Discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial) and in good standings Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software tools Strong industrial and mechanical design aptitude is preferred Must possess strong critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing, and examining skills to find the best solutions to various situations Proven Health and Safety accountabilities Lean manufacturing training and experience Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English Use of SAP enterprise software is an asset

Physical Demands

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Frequently sitting, standing and walking for longer periods of times Maybe require to lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).



Job Reference: CAN01521