Quality Engineer

Working as a Quality Engineer in Oakville, Ontario, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and supplier teams. The ideal Quality Engineer will leverage technical expertise in metallurgical engineering, root cause analysis, and quality assurance to maintain rigorous compliance with global industry standards. If you excel in process validation, quality management systems, customer quality assurance, and CAD tool design, this Quality Engineer role offers an exceptional platform for professional growth within a supportive, high-tech manufacturing environment.

As part of a premier manufacturing facility in Oakville, Ontario, effective collaboration across diverse technical teams is essential. While this position is primarily located in Ontario, candidates may occasionally interact with English-speaking technical documentation, international specifications, suppliers, and customer specifications, making strong written and verbal English communication vital for managing projects and maintaining quality compliance.

Advantages
• Comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and extended health coverage.
• Group life insurance and paid time off allotment.
• Company RRSP matching program to support long-term financial goals.
• Corporate Presto Card program and convenient on-site parking.
• Excellent career progression and professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100, AS13100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and customer specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage metallurgical engineering, quality improvement, and capital projects from initiation through completion.
• Conduct thorough root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies to implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop, maintain, and optimize quality procedures, work instructions, heat treatment processes, and metallurgical specifications.
• Participate in internal, external, customer, and certification audits to ensure full compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Design specialized heat treatment, quench, and straightening fixtures using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Material Review Boards (MRBs), and supplier quality documentation to disposition non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Health & Safety to resolve process issues and drive quality metrics.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), APQP, PPAP, customer qualifications, and process validation activities.
• Monitor quality performance KPIs, maintain quality records, and ensure safety compliance under occupational health and safety regulations. Skills

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng., B.Sc.) or DEC in Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5 + years of hands-on experience in quality engineering, metallurgical engineering, or quality assurance within manufacturing.
• Proven experience working within AS9100, AS13100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP certified environments.
• Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Aerospace industry experience is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to pass a mandatory police background check prior to hire.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) including AS9100, AS13100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP standards.
• Expertise in metallurgical engineering principles, heat treatment operations, and failure analysis.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drafting using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Advanced proficiency in root cause analysis (RCA), corrective/preventive actions, APQP, and PPAP tools.
• Excellent project management, analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Summary
If this is the position for you, APPLY ONLINE or email resume to Mina Khalil at mina.khalil@randstad.ca
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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