Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist - Cambridge, Canada - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions.

At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers.

With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation.

Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.

Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Major Duties:

Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery.
Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams on process and quality improvements.
Stay abreast of technological advancements in the field and identify how to leverage them to improve cost, quality or assurance of supply.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Direct engagement with suppliers to accomplish improvements in supplier quality and shipping performance.
Support and participate in ABM initiatives.
Audit the supplier to applicable codes and standards (ISO 9001, CSA N299, CSA N285, NQA1).

Specific Responsibilities:

Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.
Existing Supplier Development to improve KPI's (e.g. OTD, Conformance to Specifications, Receiving issues)
Perform rough cut capacity planning and resolve gaps at ATS Approved Suppliers
Benchmarking new potential suppliers (preaudit)
Supplier scorecard delivery and follow up
Ongoing Supplier engagement ensuring both ATS and Suppliers are informed and in compliance with change management.
Supplier Excellence Program: Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing.
Act as consultant to communicate and coach the Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and procurement organizations to drive cost effective improvements (VA/VE) to Quality and Manufacturing processes, minimizing waste, introduce new products and improve product design.
Identify "value add" opportunities within existing Supply base
Support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide technical leadership in new supplier selection.
Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR's, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Review and approve FAI's, deviations, process change notifications and corrective actions.
Identify cost savings opportunities.
Travel will be required to local and international destinations.

Qualifications:

Education:

A postsecondary technology diploma or equivalent, specializing in toolmaking, machining, welding or mechanical engineering, mechanical technologist, quality engineering or equivalent work experience is required
ASQ CQE or ASQ SSBB or equivalent work experience is required
Nuclear Auditor training and qualification

Experience:

Six Sigma Experience is an asset.
Strong problemsolving skills.
Ability to work as part of a crossfunctional team.
Understanding of change management principles and Change Agent Skills.
JD Edwards or similar ERP systems data mining and report generation
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Intermediate level.
At least 5 years in nuclear environment or other highly regulatory industry
At least 5 years of quality assurance engineering experience in a manufacturing and/or fabrication environment.
Experience with the Nuclear requirements relating to Quality and Inspection plans
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects from various diverse organizations
Strong working knowledge and experience working with ISO 9001, N299, NQA1,10CFR50, 10CFR21, N285, N286, B51 and ASME Section III guidelines.
Commercial Grade Dedication background and experience
Capable of being certified to Jaeger1 Test Chart and Bausch and Lomb Vision test (including color and far

- and near-distance test)

Health and Safety:

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.