Job Description

NWI Precision specializes in high-precision machining of helicopter masts, turbine shafts, engine thrust links, and nuclear pressure vessel components used in the aerospace and nuclear industries worldwide.

NWI Precision's 120,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 9 Fenmar Drive in Toronto. Our dedicated team pride themselves on delivering the highest quality products, to specifications and on time. NWI Precision is currently seeking

experienced Quality Engineer.

The Quality Engineer is responsible for quality engineering, new product introduction, quality controls and supervision of outcomes to ensure compliance with drawing, specification and quality standard requirements. They interact daily with both internal and external customers and suppliers to develop quality plans and perform root cause and corrective action functions. They are a champion of continuous improvement towards zero defects.

Quality Engineer Duties and Responsibilities include:

Prepare, implement and maintain quality plans for production processes for new and existing products following an APQP or similar framework. Work in conjunction with Engineering and Operations to ensure that required quality controls are implemented and followed. Manage First Article Inspection Reporting (FAIR) processes, including submissions to customers and maintain change control verification of the FAI records. Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products and production equipment. Collect data and analyze failures, conduct RCA and implement corrective and preventive actions to respond to existing and potential manufacturing issues. Collaborate with other stakeholders to recommend and implement corrective and preventative actions and monitor the effectiveness of the results. Promote quality awareness throughout the organization and mentor other members of the quality team if required. Responsible for continuous improvement activities and lean methods, to improve quality processes and procedures. Support indirectly the qualification and auditing of new and existing vendors and supplier performance management activity. Support Quality Inspectors in order to ensure products and processes comply with the relevant quality management system requirements. Create and maintain company quality documentation such as quality standards and QA related reports. Lead training sessions in support of those standards. Assist with the management of the AS9100 Quality Management System, including conducting training and documentation reviews and audits. Initiate and review non-conformance reports (NCRs). Ensure that NCR's are completed correctly and that corrective actions have been assigned to prevent reoccurrence. Lead MRB teams to disposition, submit non-conforming requests to customers and vendors and work with respective peers on NCR dispositions. Assist managers or senior leaders with KPI tracking/reporting and lead related Kaizen projects in a cross-functional setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Clear Background Check Meet the registration requirements of the Controlled Goods Program Able to work in Canada, Canadian citizen or permanent resident

EDUCATION:

University degree in mechanical, manufacturing or process engineering ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQM, CQA preferred

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum of 5 years related work experience in a tightly controlled quality environment Experience in aerospace/automotive or nuclear preferred Deep understanding of RCCA/8D corrective action process required Familiarity with AS 9100 / TS 16949 / N299 quality system requirements Experience in Lean and Six Sigma (Green or Black belt Certification is an asset) Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans preferred Excellent computer skills (MS Office - World, Excel) ERP exposure an asset

WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation Comprehensive group benefit plan including medical, dental & life insurance coverage Company contributions to retirement savings plan (RSP) Training, development & career planning
NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.

NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a resume in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of NWI Precision. NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Quality Engineering : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person