JOB SUMMARY:
To assess the effectiveness of a business function and offer recommendations for improvement in accordance with a well-defined body of knowledge

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop a project plan for implementing improvements
• Monitor the new process to ensure it works as intended
• Prepares reports and statistics to support progress/lack of progress
• Coach employees on how to work more effectively by facilitating and training on specific ideas/concepts such as 8D methodology, fishbone analysis, kaizen, 5S and others
• Improve quality, safety, productivity
• Manage the quality system documentation
• Supervise Quality Inspectors in day to day activities
• Develop and deploy standardized work practices where applicable
• Report to President on the overall status of the quality system
• Prepare SR&ED claims to support development work undertaken

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelors of Engineering Degree required
• Able to work as part of a team as facilitator and teacher
• Familiar with ISO 9001: 2008
• Demonstrated abilities to assist with implementing lean practices
• Proficient Excel and AutoCad
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Must be able to work with stats and data
• Strong written skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Able to manage confidential information
• Inclined to pay attention to detail
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes such as: machining, stamping and welding and powder metallurgy processes