Quality Assurance Lead, Suppliers, Development

Permanent# Quality Assurance Lead, Suppliers, DevelopmentBoisbriandShareAs the Quality Assurance Lead, Suppliers, Development, you will participate in the selection, classification, and qualification of the company's suppliers. You will also be responsible for ensuring the qualification of critical components during product development. The candidate must act as a technical interface between internal engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, compliance with requirements, and process control. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and optimize processes surrounding supplier quality management;* Approve First Article Inspection (FAI) from suppliers (AS9102); ● Manage FAI deviations and ensure the implementation of effective corrective actions;* Analyze and validate dimensional, functional, and documentary reports;* Lead DFM (Design For Manufacturability) activities between core engineering and suppliers;* Validate the manufacturability of drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and special requirements;* Conduct supplier audits;* Approve and maintain the qualification of special processes;* Evaluate the manufacturing capability of suppliers;* Review supplier change requests and coordinate with engineering and purchasing to assess impacts;* Participate in design reviews (NPI, ECO, revision changes);* Identify technical risks and propose solutions upstream;* Ensure coordination of inspection activities between the quality control team and suppliers. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role;* Technical knowledge to understand technical drawings of molded, machined, electronic parts, etc.;* Knowledge of sampling methods and control plans;* Knowledge of statistics, particularly methods for defining process capability (Cpk, Ppk), control charts, and repeatability and reproducibility analyses (gauge R&R); - Bilingualism (French / English);* Available for supplier visits (between 5 and 10%) (CAN / US);* Experience in continuous improvement;* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. ASSETS Knowledge of risk analysis methods (FMEA, FTA);* Knowledge of IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610;* Knowledge of ISO-13485 and 21 CFR 820 standards;* Understanding of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation. WHAT WE OFFER Remote work (according to job type);* Competitive salaries;* Group RRSP with employer contribution;* Group insurance paid at 50% by Kinova;* Up to 4 weeks of vacation;* Personal days off in addition to vacation;* Snacks, coffee, and fresh fruit at all times;* A dedicated and great work team;* A state-of-the-art environment;* A company culture focused on the development of each individual;* Free parking;* Electric vehicle charging stations;* Regular social and sporting events;* And much more, but you'll have to meet us to learn more…Kinova is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment for all and acting in discrimination against people on the basis of gender, nationality, minority status, or disability. As such, Kinova provides accommodation at all stages of the recruitment process and will treat all information relating to your health in a confidential and without prejudice. Please note that access to our interview rooms and our office spaces already meets universal accessibility standards. For more information about our Diversity and Inclusion Policy or for any interview accommodation requests, please contact .

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