Quality Engineer

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Position: Quality Engineer

Salary: $32/hr - $38/hr

Welcome to VMAC! We are a dynamic and diverse but unified group of people who challenge the status quo to deliver innovative mobile compressed air products and technology. Together, we do incredible work and we're looking for talented, industrious people to join our team!

About VMAC:

VMAC is a pioneer in compressed air technology, crafting cutting-edge mobile air compressors and multi-power systems within our state-of-the-art 44,000-square-foot facility. With a global presence through a network of over 300 partners, VMAC has consistently achieved recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Great Place To Work Certified™ organization.

Why VMAC?

• Innovation : Be part of a team that challenges the status quo to deliver innovative solutions. You'll be at the forefront of expanding VMAC's presence in the industrial equipment market, shaping the future of mobile compressed air technology.
• Award-Winning Recognition : Join a multi-award-winning organization committed to excellence and safety.
• Cutting-Edge Facility: Work in a LEAN manufacturing environment where continuous improvement is embedded in our culture. VMAC's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability. You'll operate within a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology.
• Diverse Opportunities : Explore an array of exciting career opportunities at VMAC! Your journey at VMAC can take various exciting directions, providing a platform for professional growth and personal fulfillment.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: VMAC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including casual dress, company events, dental care, employee assistance program, extended health care, life insurance, on-site parking, profit sharing, RRSP match, and vision care.
• Work-Life Balance: VMAC values your time and well-being. With a Monday to Friday schedule, you'll find a healthy work-life balance while working at our Nanaimo, BC location.

The role of Quality Engineer offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's strategic goal of assuring and improving product quality from cradle to grave thereby keeping the service cost as low as reasonably possible. The Quality Engineer will work cross-functionally with other engineers from the Product Development team and Manufacturing team to deliver world-class products for the company. As Quality Engineer, you will lead and coordinate quality aspects of VMAC products through a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Require a range of competencies; from inspecting products, mechanical & electrical items, and components to understanding the test process and its outputs in order to work with the appropriate teams and provide sufficient information to achieve effective improvements.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, instructions, and processes to create accurate processes, reliable recommendations, and root cause analysis of issues that impact product quality and ensure they do not continue into production.
• Work hands-on with the R&D, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Conduct annual MSAs (Measurement System Analysis) studies on all measurements methods used to verify parts special characteristics.
• Initial SPC studies and quality analysis for new programs in preparation for Customer PPAP and annual validations; provide action plans as required and follow up accordingly.
• Perform product and component review by working with cross functional teams and become aware of all requirements relating to the specific products under review.
• Responsible for working with relevant departments to resolve all issues related to quality and reliability.
• Lead, coordinate, and investigate internal/external quality issues throughout all stages of the product.
• Work with stakeholders and collaborate with other engineers to implement robust corrective actions through ECN release as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality standards.
• Support warranty evaluation in accordance with company procedure to identify the root cause of issues.
• Monitor and report quality-related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, non-conformances, corrective actions, rework levels, parts per million (PPM) figures etc.
• Provide support for product development and NPI, including technical benchmarking, capability assessments, compliances reviews, and risk assessments of potential sources of supply.
• Ensure products being manufactured to conform to all engineering, customer, and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with the development team to develop product reliability and quality goals for products.
• Provide feedback to engineering and test engineering for improvement of quality outputs.
• Perform process and machine capability studies to determine the ability to produce parts within specified limits consistently.
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system such as IATF16949/ISO9001.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Obtain university degree or college diploma; preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant industry work experience.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of mechanical design and components considered an asset.
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership considered an asset.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 standards considered an asset.
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) considered an asset.
• CQE and Lean Manufacturing skills and experience considered an asset.

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please apply to:

VMAC is a global leader in mobile compressed air, designing and manufacturing the most innovative mobile air compressors and multi-power systems available. Operators and fleet managers across the globe rely on VMAC to work in the most challenging applications, climates, and environments. VMAC systems are proven in mobile equipment repair, tire service, and public infrastructure repair work, and proudly serve the mining, oil and gas, construction, forestry, municipal, and utilities industries, among others.

Benefits:

We welcome you as you are! At VMAC, we're a diverse group, but what unites us is the incredible work we do and the goals we accomplish as a team. VMAC offers comprehensive medical coverage. From daily prescriptions to physiotherapy, our medical plan has your back. Dental and vision care are included. VMAC has built a solid foundation of customers since 1986, offering a profitable and stable work environment for our coworkers to build their careers. We recognize that VMAC's success is because of our hard-working coworkers, and we have a generous profit-sharing program that pays out quarterly and annual bonuses when we achieve our goals, as well as a referral program that pays coworkers for bringing people into the company. We further support your financial well-being by offering an RRSP matching program to help create peace of mind for retirement.

To apply, simply visit our website and navigate to our careers page under the "About Us" tab, then click on the "Job Postings" link to view the current job vacancies: VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors | VMACAIR.com