OVERVIEW
The QA coordinator is responsible for leading the quality department and managing quality risks in the painting sectors, so that the product meets the requirements.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Professional career in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality
- 3 to 4 years of management experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in painting processes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience
- Ability to lead projects, provide status reports and track progress with management teams.
- In-depth knowledge of quality tools (basic tools)
- Failure analysis experience
- Experience in auditing processes and systems.
- Written and verbal Spanish
- Written and verbal English (90%)
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft and SAP software
- PFMEA, DOE, PPAP, GD&T.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
- Strong analytical thinking and focused on problem solving.
- Strategic thinking.
- Creativity.
- Team leader and team player.
- Travel availability (also international)
- Project management.
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Experience in painting processes (Powder & E Coat)
- Implementation of Quality Controls Painting Process
- Application of Quality Criteria for painted parts (Cosmetics)
- Implementation and interpretation of tests/validations on painted product
- Measurement (equipment management) of Painted Product characteristics (Gloss, Adhesion, Color, Thickness, Hardness).
- ASTM standards referenced for the painted product.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Main responsibility of the quality department:
- Continuous improvement of the paint lines (Ecoat, Powder and Skid Plate)
- Decision regarding the launch of the product to be delivered.
- Define and measure complex problems
- Monitor the implementation and execution of the problem resolution process.
- Main interface between the end customer (PPQ ream) and the assembly line
- Main interface with internal customers to resolve issues on the assembly line.
- Responsible for monitoring the corrective actions meeting
- Support internal product review or inspection
- Support the SQE ream in containment and implementation of corrective actions for external material.
- Equipment calibration support and responsible for the execution of the calibration.
- Provide technical support to the assembly line
- Maintain and coordinate good communication with the quality actor
- Communicate and participate with other BRP sites for standardization of good practices.
- Part of the approval process for deviation permits and engineering changes
- Monitor plant quality performance
- Track balance scorecard metrics and establish plan to achieve goals.
- Participate in risk assessment identification (PFMEA) and support actions.
- Support early development activities with EI and R&D
- Provide leadership to quality engineers and technicians
- Planning and training of the succession team
- Develop team structures to improve department efficiency.
- Generate an innovative environment to motivate team members.
- Participation in engineering and manufacturing teams in continuous improvement projects.
- Performs activities related to workplace safety and organization.
- Participate in compliance with the QMS (Quality Management System) determined for your function in relation to ISO9001:2015.
- Comply with the safety rules determined according to your function.
- Complete planned training related to Quality and Training on time.
- Identify and report any quality and compliance issues and support corrective actions.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia, and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 23,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.