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Quality Specialist - (Contract 8 month)
Quality Specialist - (Contract 8 month)-March 2024
Waterloo
Mar 29, 2026
About Quality Specialist - (Contract 8 month)

  SUMMARY:

  If you have experience as a Quality Coordinator or Quality Specialist , Emerson-Appleton Group Canada Ltd. has a great opportunity for you! Based in our Elmira, ON location , reporting to the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for to maintain our Quality Management System to support the Company efforts to deliver a high quality, best-cost product that meets both Customer and Regulatory requirements. Help to support New Product Development and Production Part Approval Process as required.

  As a team member of the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering team, you will support tasks and initiatives within our Quality functions.

  This is an 8-month contract to start due to coverage for a leave.

  We offer work life balance, flexible work schedules, a gym on site and free coffee/tea.

  IN THIS ROLE, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  1)Maintain The Quality Management Systems (70% of time)

  Assist Quality/Safety Supervisor to provide guidance and support to Management for our Quality Management System and ensure our processes are maintained to meet ISO 9001 requirements.

  Maintain calibrations of all gauges, testers, etc.

  Review and update process maps, procedures and forms.

  Maintain document control and control of records.

  Coordinate defective returns/RGA processes internally and externally with suppliers or materials.

  Maintain up-to-date internal reports – Scrap and RGA.

  Assist with incoming inspection and other shop floor quality issues, DMT’s etc.

  Lead Corrective/Preventative Actions.

  Perform first-off and engineering new sample approval inspections.

  Cost of Quality reporting to Corporate.

  2)Lead Internal Quality Auditor (10% of time)

  Organize, direct and support the internal quality auditing process that is necessary to meet company quality procedures and goals.

  Prepare Internal Quality Audit Report and present to Management.

  Coordinate with External Quality Auditors and assist in the preparation of any Corrective Action required following the audit.

  Organize and support Continual Improvement activities.

  3)Other duties to support Operations and Continuous Improvement (20% of time)

  Support engineering processes development, PFMEA (Design and Process) and Control Plans, machines and equipment specifications required to support new & existing programs

  Create and sustain the standard work (Work Instructions) for assigned manufacturing products

  Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness

  Assures completion of First Piece Inspections (FPI) and performs First Article Inspections (FAI) including APQP/PPAP for all components and assemblies

  Provide guidance, inputs and completes the process PFMEA in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations team

  Monitors product issues identified during NPD and the PROLaunch process to assure product and process readiness for Gate Reviews and product launch.

  Organize and support Continual Improvement activities.

  Assist and implement Perf(x) projects – Facilitator

  Operate within the guidelines of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and support the company philosophy of 12 Safety Behaviors

  Adapt in a changing business environment, when other duties may be assigned and become part of the job responsibility.

  WHO YOU ARE:

  You follow through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and partner with others to get work done. You provide timely and useful information to others across the organization and deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems; ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations and uncover root causes to difficult problems. You design processes and procedures that allow leading from a distance and identify and create the processes necessary to get work done. You gain insight into customer needs and build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.

  REQUIRED Education, Experience & Skills

  Five+ years of recent experience in a related industry

  Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001

  Auditor’s training

  Familiar with engineering drawings, specifications, test equipment, gauges and fixtures

  Proven knowledge, experience and competency with: APQP/PPAP, product inspections, PFMEA, reading Control Plans and machine/equipment specifications.

  Ability to create standard work instructions.

  Strong analytical problem solver; skilled at continuous improvement

  Able to work well with multi-functional teams; well-developed interpersonal skills are required to relate effectively with people both internally and externally

  Ability to prioritize work with minimum supervision and guidance

  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  Strong organization and project management skills

  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proficient and comfortable using various computer software programs

  Must have working knowledge of all product lines and operational processes (for JD)

  Legal authorization to work in Canada – sponsorship will not be provided for this position .

  PREFERRED Education, Experience & Skills

  ASQ Certification would be an asset

  Experience with New Product Development projects and PROlaunch or safe launch strategies

  PAA System experience is an asset.

  Experience with Lean manufacturing

  Our Offer to You:

  We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

  At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

  The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/careers/diversity-and-inclusion) .

  Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

  Requisition ID : 24000920

  Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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