Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title

Engineer – Supplier Quality

Department

Quality

Reports to

Supervisor – Supplier Quality

Job Category

Salaried

Job Description

About MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc.

MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is a Tier 1 manufacturer of major aircraft structures and assemblies, based in Mississauga, Ontario. Over the past decade, MHICA has built more than aircraft components, it has built a recognized worldwide reputation for capacity, precision, on-time delivery, and excellence. MHICA has two state-of-the-art facilities combined to 476,000 sq. ft. This comprises of Manufacturing & Assembly, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, where highly-skilled employees are working on Bombardier's sector-leading Global 5000/6000 and Challenger 350 business aircraft. MHICA's technicians build and join wing assemblies and fuselage sections, as well as perform systems and flight control assembly installations and testing.

Scope of Position

Reporting to the Supervisor – Supplier Quality, the Engineer – Supplier Quality will establish and lead the implementation of the supplier development program to achieve and sustain high levels of performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge to develop continuous improvement techniques and achieve operational excellence to support Supply Chain activities.
• Develops and implements KPI’s in support of business targets and develops appropriate reporting metrics.
• Assists suppliers with project management activities to meet RCCA deadlines and implement robust preventative actions.
• Conducts risk analysis of critical parts to minimize parts supply interruption.
• Creates and manages product and process audits to prevent failures in the suppliers manufacturing processes or product conformity.
• Manages the interface with Engineering to sponsor supplier-initiated design changes, improve product yield and performance, and minimize risk.
• Evaluates and approves new suppliers based on third-party Quality System certifications and audit results.
• Works with cross-functional teams to support supplier audit plans including scheduling and conducting audits.
• Ensures all supplier non-conformances are identified and contained and documents the history of supplier performance.
• Evaluates supplier delivery and quality performance and implements appropriate supplier controls.
• Maintains the approved supplier list and supplier files/records.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient knowledge of APQP systems.
• Strong skillset developed for understanding detail and assembly drawings, with exposure to GD&T,
• Proficiency with technical documentation comprehension.
• Demonstrated proficiency with quality inspection activities, and the use of inspection tools.
• Ability to lead by example and work within a multifunctional team.
• Working knowledge of lean implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Advanced MS Office application skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  
  

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in the development and sourcing of products from domestic and international suppliers.
• Experience in process capability improvement and structured problem solving in machining preferred.
• Experience in aerospace quality preferred.
• Previous experience with supplier management and project management is an asset.
  
  

Education

• Engineering Degree or related discipline preferred.
  
  

Please note – the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire.

Why MHICA?

• Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility
• Competitive compensation packages
• Extensive training programs
• Employee referral program
• Employee engagement programs all year round
• Comprehensive Benefits & R RSP group contribution program
• Corporate Partnerships
  
  

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MHI Canada Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. MHICA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). MHICA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.