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QA Laboratory Test Engineer
- Fergus, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- A graduate of any Engineering course (preferably electrical or electronics) with minimum of 4-5 years relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Posting language
- English
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Job Description
QA Laboratory Test Engineer
Posting Start Date: 9/17/26
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
Canada
Nexans Canada Inc.-Fergus
Full Time
Experienced - over 5 years
ID: 80916
Primary Function
QA Laboratory Test Engineer
Posting Start Date: 9/17/26
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
Canada
Nexans Canada Inc.-Fergus
Full Time
Experienced - over 5 years
ID: 80916
Primary Function
- Improve quality processes and testing as they apply to the production and quality of wire and cable products to ensure the highest quality at a competitive cost
- Gather, manipulate and use technical data and analysis to identify and resolve quality issues
- Responsible for performing laboratory testing and quality control activities to ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished products meet established quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Performs laboratory (dimensional, physical, mechanical) testing of cable products in accordance with CSA, UL standards and customer specifications.
- Prepares and issue Certified Test Reports (CTR) based on customer requirements.
- Identify and report out-of- specification or quality abnormalities test results to QA management.
- Conduct in-process inspections, spot checks and finished-product audits and provides timely feedback to Production.
- Analyze laboratory test results, weight-audit, and product statistical data to monitor product quality performance and trends.
- Support product development and trial runs through scheduled testing and timely feedback to Production, PVC, and Engineering teams.
- Inspect incoming materials and approve release or initiate NCMRs for non-conforming materials.
- Support NCMR disposition, corrective actions, and close-out activities.
- Develop quality standards, SOPs, work instructions, and test methods based on CSA/UL standards and customer specifications.
- Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) in accordance with applicable standards (CSA, UL) and customer requirements.
- Perform testing during customer witness inspections and CSA/UL surveillance audits.
- Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) using statistical tools and recommend corrective actions to reduce defects.
- Investigate customer complaints and supplier quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Implement product containment for quality issues and customer complaints.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness, laboratory equipment calibration, and records.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate laboratory documentation.
- Maintain sample retention and traceability in accordance with quality requirements.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures for chemical handling, storage, and disposal.
- Support Quality Engineer in developing Quality Control Plans and applying quality tools.
- Support the implementation of quality improvement and operational plans.
- Provide support to production operator in demonstrating correct test inspection.
- Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.
- Improvements to product quality by following Nexans standards
- Continuous quality improvement using systems and cross functional team collaboration
- Long term problem solving support, supplementing training, and documentation
- A graduate of any Engineering course (preferably electrical or electronics) with minimum of 4-5 years relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent
- Has Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (black belt is an asset)
- Has ISO 9001 Lead auditor or ISO 9001 Internal auditor certification
- In-depth knowledge on Quality tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC), cpk, FMEA, PQP, QCP, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 5 Why Analysis, 8D principles, PDCA
- Strong understanding of CSA and UL standards
- Strong data analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong Quality Laboratory background (background in cable industry is an asset)
- Shows strong initiative and adaptable to change and detail-oriented
- Has a capability to understand customers' requirements and constraints (internally and externally)
- Has a capability to objectively assess the degree of compliance to a referential or standard for a process or activity
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Responsibilities
Perform laboratory testing and quality control activities to ensure raw materials and finished products meet regulatory and customer specifications. Lead root-cause analysis, manage non-conforming materials, and support production through inspection and process improvement.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Engineering with at least 4-5 years of manufacturing experience. Candidates must hold relevant quality certifications such as ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
Skills
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Testing
- Statistical Process Control
- Root Cause Analysis
- CSA Standards
- UL Standards
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001
- Data Analysis
- FMEA
- PQP
- QCP
- Fishbone Analysis
- 5 Why Analysis
- 8D Principles
- PDCA
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Testing
- Manufacturing
- Wire and Cable
- CSA
- UL
- Statistical Process Control
- SPC
- Cpk
- FMEA
- PQP
- QCP
- Fishbone
- Ishikawa
- 5 Why Analysis
- 8D Principles
- PDCA
- ASQ
- CQE
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001
- Root Cause Analysis
- NCMR
- Inspection and Test Plans
- Certified Test Reports
- Engineering
- Quality Control Plans
- Auditing
- Data Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance