Supplier Quality Engineer

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 PositionReporting to the Manager – Supplier Quality, the Engineer – Supplier Quality is a key member of the Supply Chain team to establish and lead the implementation of a supplier development program for strategic and key suppliers in order to achieve and sustain high levels of supply chain performance.

• Drive supplier quality performance by implementation of appropriate supplier controls.
• Drive suppliers to develop and implement quality related KPI’s in support of business targets.
• Ensure all supplier non-conformances are identified and managed in a timely manner to minimize risk to the company and are documented to maintain a history of supplier performance, with preventive action implemented robustly at the source of the root cause.
• Maintain appropriate measures of performance for non-conformances to drive root cause analysis and associated corrective actions (RCCA). Manage action plans to implement improvements.
• Conduct and maintain risk analysis of critical parts and generate effective actions at suppliers to minimize risk of interruption to supply.
• Create and manage product and process audits to prevent failures in the suppliers manufacturing processes or product conformity.
• Identify areas for process improvement at key suppliers related to supplier performance based on related quality KPI’s.
• Evaluate capacity and confirm suppliers’ ability to meet scheduled requirements through production readiness assessments. Evaluate and approve new suppliers based on their third-party Quality System certifications and audit results.
• Manage the interface with various functions (Engineering, Methods) to sponsor supplier-initiated design changes to improve product yield, performance and to minimize risk.
• Assist with the supplier audit plan including scheduling and conducting audits.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and supplier files/records.
• Administer the certified supplier program.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding on reading of drawings and technical specifications. The application of GD&T against drawing tolerances is a requirement.
• Candidate must demonstrate an understanding of quality inspection, use of inspection tools to inspect conformance of parts.
• Ability to lead by example and work within a multifunctional team.
• Working knowledge of lean implementation.
• Good 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 aerospace quality, supplier management, and project management is preferred.
• Experience in process capability improvement and structured problem solving in machining and/or electronics environment. Candidates with aerospace is preferred, or automotive background 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 & RRSP 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.