Quality Engineering Student

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The Quality Engineer Student at Co-Ex-Tec is an internship or co-op position designed to provide hands-on experience in quality assurance and control within a manufacturing environment. The student will assist the Quality Engineering team in ensuring that products meet quality standards and customer requirements. This role involves supporting quality inspections, data analysis, process improvements, and documentation activities.

*Please note this is a 1 year contract

• Develop and perform non-routine quality tests on materials and processes.
• Maintain up-to-date test instructions and records as per instructions/procedures.
• Perform routine lab testing on finished products with respect to sample submissions, prototype evaluations, cost and scrap reduction programs, quality concerns and production verification.
• Evaluate incoming material by using appropriate test equipment and methods - perform raw material testing as required.
• Acquire and review quotes and select accredited competent subcontractor(s) for testing and calibration not covered at Co-Ex-Tec.
• Create Quality Alerts and Carepoints to effectively communicate internal and external Quality concerns.
• Perform Product Audits
• Assist in supporting containment activities.
• Report all test results in proper format and in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development and launch of all new programs as required.
• Perform life cycle testing to evaluate the durability of Co-Ex-Tec's products.
• Ensure Process capability for all new programs.
• Work with all Manufacturing engineers and Department Process Technicians in resolving any problems regarding manufacturing process capability, using sound Engineering principles and SPC techniques.
• Conduct Program, Routing, and BOM Audits to ensure product is within the quoted standard.
• Perform work cell assessments with focus on process flow, standardization, ergonomics and 5S. Document the current state and make improvements by adding detailed work instructions, including audio / video demonstration
• Perform, direct, and carry out any and all other assignments from time to time as management directs.
• Development and maintaining Operator Instructions, Rework, Change-over procedure and instruction.
• Develop standardized operating instructions for all work centres.
• Optimize all parameters to attain maximum running efficiencies for each job.
• Co-ordinate program launch activities between engineering, tool-room, purchasing, quality and production departments.
• Assist in the process to ensure smooth production launches including prompt and efficient implementation of process improvements
• Provide “hands on” troubleshooting of new equipment and be capable of working with all disciplines to promote team participation.
• Ensure and promote all safety standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices, all safety issues conforming to the “Occupational Health and Safety Act” and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety
• (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering student at an accredited College or University
• Manufacturing experience, preferred
• Knowledge of Lean principles, 5S, process flow required
• Familiarity with FMEA, APQP, DOE
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to effectively use MS Office Programs to edit or create detailed work instructions
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• AutoCAD experience, computer literacy required