Manufacturing Quality Analyst

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Located in Mississauga, ON

Manufacturing Quality Analyst

Location: Mississauga

Position Type: Full time

Position Summary
The Manufacturing Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet quality, engineering, safety, and customer requirements. This role supports continuous improvement, investigates quality issues, conducts audits, and works closely with production teams to maintain high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product, process, and system inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Conduct internal quality audits and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate non-conformances using root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3, and 8D.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Logistics, and Maintenance to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor quality KPIs, prepare reports, and recommend improvement actions.
• Maintain product traceability and ensure non-conforming products are contained.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Experience

• 2+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 (AS9100 or IATF 16949 is an asset).
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor.

Success Measures

• Reduced scrap and rework rates.
• Improved first-pass yield (FPY).
• Timely closure of corrective actions.
• Positive audit results and reduced customer complaints.
• Continuous improvement in quality performance and operational efficiency.

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