Junior Quality Engineer

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Job Posting Title: Junior Quality Engineer
Full Time

Company: Polycorp Ltd.
Location: Elora, Ontario

About Us
Polycorp Ltd. serves a global customer base in the Transportation, Mining, and Protective Linings industries, providing high-quality, engineered polymer solutions. Our success is built on innovation, quality, and a commitment to excellence.

Located in the picturesque town of Elora, Ontario, Polycorp offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a supportive team environment. Our facility is conveniently located within a 30-minute drive from Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo.


JOB PURPOSE: The Junior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of products by maintaining the standards of measurement tools and processes.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality and Safety Advocate Responsibilities:

Accountable - Advocate for safety by ensuring all safety procedures and policies comply with provincial standards.
Perform calibration of Internal gauges according to Polycorp established procedures.
Review existing calibration methods and create new WI for new gauges when needed.
Review conditions of the existing gauges and replace as necessary.
Review calibration log daily, locating any missing gauges
Fixing/maintenance of internal gauges (Snap gauges, filler templates etc.)
Gemba walk for all internal/external gauges once every 4 months
Assist with Internal Non-conformance report (NCR) after any Non-conformance identification
Review quality data, sending regular updates to cross functional team
Check Warehouse 88 and 89 Inventory and send weekly ‘Status Update’
Monitor access database inventory, sending regular updates for aging material
Perform layered audits on regular basis for each process and machinery
Assist in the Management of the Corrective Action System
Strong shop floor presence
Investigate and collect data on day to day for non-conforming materials and corrective actions.
Inspection of Mining, lining and rail products as required
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS REQUIRED – COMPUTER PROGRAMS OR OTHER SKILLS:

Good oral and written communication skills
Computer literacy – reports, charting, etc
Proven ability to problem solve

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor or Master Degree in engineering with 3-5 years manufacturing experience

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLES – PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

Knowledge of formulating, mixing, processing and testing of rubber compounds
Knowledge of metals would be an asset
Lean Six Sigma training is an asset