Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (Onsite; Full-time)

Who are we?

Planar Motor Incorporated (PMI) is the global leader in planar motor-based smart conveying systems. Our innovative technology has won numerous awards and is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. With headquarters in Richmond, BC, Canada, and a subsidiary in Europe, we serve major automation equipment and system manufacturers worldwide.

Our Technology and Products

PMI's planar motor technology won the gold award in Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices category by Design News in 2019 for its unprecedented flexibility, precision, intelligence, re-configurability, scalability and traceability. Planar motors are smart industry robots that use magnetic forces for levitation and propulsion with six degrees of freedom. Planar motor-based smart conveying systems are ideal for applications ranging from clean to harsh environments. This first-of-a-kind, disruptive technology is transforming the manufacturing industry in semiconductor, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, automotive, assembly, and lab automation market.

What We Provide

As the world leader and inventor of planar motors, we will provide you with:

• Excellent opportunities to grow in a rapidly-expanding, innovative company.
• Mentorship arrangements with experienced colleagues.
• Competitive compensation packages and benefits.
• Creative, professional, and positive teamwork environment.
• A fun and rewarding experience as you make a difference in the ever-changing world of industrial automation.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

We Are Seeking a Driven Individual For An Opportunity In The Area Of Quality Management (QA/QC). The Candidate Will Work As Part Of Operation Team And Report To The VP Of Manufacturing And Quality. The Successful Candidate Will Be

• Have the attitude to pursue excellence and be attentive to details.
• Are self-starters with proven project execution, multi-tasking, and experience in schedule-critical environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Have the ability to work professionally and collaboratively in a team setting and are eager to learn and face challenges.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

This is a full-time on-site role for a Quality Engineer at Planar Motor in Richmond, BC. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring product quality, quality management, quality control, and quality assurance processes. Detailed tasks may include as below.

• ISO 9001 certification as a top priority.
• Draft procedures and processes to support the QMS development.
• Oversee effective implementation of the Quality Management System throughout the company.
• Maintain the Quality Manuals and Quality Procedures and ensure contents are appropriate for business.
• Ensure the overall quality of a manufactured product and create quality processes, documentation, and testing standards.
• Analyze current and future procedural needs of the business.
• Organize and manage the plant internal audit system and the corrective action reporting system.
• Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors.
• Host external Quality System audits.
• Submit any required APQP/NPI document to customers and be the Owner of the PPAP or FAI.
• Manage Customer Quality Performance, including CAPA for line rejects, field failure and PPM reduction initiatives.
• Manage Supplier Quality activities, such as conducting assessment, managing communication and problem solving with suppliers.
• Solve internal quality and continuous improvements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• QMS tools (DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, 8D, Lean Concepts etc.)
• Certified Internal Auditor of ISO9001 or IATF16949.
• Knowledge of FAI, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan etc.
  
  

Skills and Attributes

• Minimum of 5 years of directly related quality experience
• Knowledge of quality systems, ISO9001 etc.
• Be a good team player, proactive and accountable.
• GD&T/Schematics Interpretation.
• Problem Solving techniques, CAPA/8D etc.
• Excellent PC skills with the ability to produce high quality document deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying degrees of technical background.
• English language on proficient level in writing and speaking.
• Familiar with technical documentation.
  
  

Contact

If you are interested, please submit your cover letter and resume with at least two references to [email protected]

Job Types: Onsite; Full-time, Permanent