QA - QUALITY ENGINEER

Who Are We?

Poly-Nova opened in Guelph in 1996. We have a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant and employ about 150 employees. We produce rubber products for the automotive & power transmission industries. Our areas of expertise are in rubber molding, material development, engineering, injection molding and over molding.

We were purchased by Starlim Sterner in 2011, market leaders in Silicone Liquid Injection Molding, with the head office in Austria and a manufacturing plant in London Ontario. With the ability to offer rubber and silicone under one company we can expect exceptional growth for the future.

We are certified IATF16949, and we take quality seriously. Our customers choose us for many reasons; we collaborate with them to deliver a solution, we are exceptional at design & development, we stand behind our products, and we are continually advancing technologically. We can exceed customer expectations because of the commitment & dedication of our employees. We are also proud to say we have ISO 450001 & ISO 14001 certifications. We are committed to being a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious workplace.

QUALITY ENGINEER

Who Are We?

Poly-Nova opened in Guelph in 1996. We have a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant and employ about 150 employees. We produce rubber products for the automotive, power transmission, and life science industries. Our areas of expertise are in rubber molding, material development, engineering, injection molding and over molding.

We were purchased by Starlim Sterner in 2011, market leaders in Silicone Liquid Injection Molding, with the head office in Austria and a manufacturing plant in London Ontario. With the ability to offer rubber and silicone under one company we can expect exceptional growth for the future.

We are certified IATF16949, and we take quality seriously. Our customers choose us for many reasons; we work with them to deliver a solution, we are exceptional at design & development, we stand behind our products, and we are continually advancing technologically. We can exceed customer expectations because of the commitment & dedication of our employees. We are also proud to say we have ISO 450001 & ISO 14001 certifications. We are committed to a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious workplace.

Objectives

• Support customer, supplier and internal departments with technical expertise and quality documentation
• Development/review of APQP documentation including PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans etc.
• Create, design, calibrate and utilize equipment for measurements

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation
• Programming of multiple part-specific programs for engineering and quality department
• Analyze and solve calibration and measurement problems
• Measurement and testing using variety of equipment including non-contact OGP, Keyence
• Complete Prototype and PPAP dimensional reports
• Complete capability reports in Minitab
• Completion of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies in Minitab
• Schedule internal/external calibration services
• Assist Quality Manager to ensure conformance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45000 requirements
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams for testing, continuous improvements, and quality requirements
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Team Member
• Prepare audit reports, charts, and other documentation required for Quality records and projects

Qualifications/ Requirements/ Competencies

• College or University Degree - Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 2 to 3 years' Quality experience in the automotive environment
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification preferred
• Knowledge of the core quality tools APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA and GD&T
• Proficient with the utilization of SPC and advanced statistical methods
• Knowledge of plastics or rubber injection molding products and processes an asset
• Problem-solving training (Green Belt or industry equivalent)
• Practical Knowledge of plastic/rubber injection molding preferred
• Internal Auditor training in IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and provide solutions to customers
• Written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)
• Eligible to travel with supporting documentation as required (i.e., valid passport, driver's license)

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.

Salary Range is $55,000 to $70,000.

What We Offer

• RRSP/TFSA Matching
• Company events
• Dental care
• Drug plan
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Accessibility

Poly-Nova Technologies is committed to providing an accessible workplace. If you require an accommodation of any kind during the recruitment process, please notify the recruiter during any aspect of the hiring process.

What We Offer

· Group Retirement and Savings Plan with Employer Match

· Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits from day one

· Company events

· Employee assistance program

· On-site parking

· Opportunities for growth and development

· Paid time off

· Tuition Reimbursement