Co-Reports To: Quality Manager
1. Summary of Position
This position is for co-op student or intern (preferably in Engineering) to take ownership of a high-impact project, focused on improving and scaling our Quality Management System (QMS) within a manufacturing environment.
This role will act as the lead owner of a defined quality improvement initiative, working closely with our Quality Manager, Leadership Team, and shop floor employees to design and implement meaningful system improvements.
2. Qualifications and Requirements
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Currently enrolled in an Engineering program (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar preferred)
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Interest in manufacturing, operations, or quality systems
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Ability to take initiative and work independently while collaborating with a team
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Strong communication skills—comfortable engaging both leadership and shop employees
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Experience with quality tools (RCA, process mapping, etc.) is an asset
3. Duties and Responsibilities
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Own and lead a QMS improvement project from assessment through implementation
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Evaluate current quality processes and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
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Develop and implement enhancements to our ISO 9001-based quality system
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Design and improve systems for:
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Worker competency training, testing, and tracking
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Quality performance measurement and reporting
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Standardized work instructions and employee resources
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Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on quality issues and support corrective actions
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Collaborate with:
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Shop floor employees to understand real-world workflows
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Leadership team to align improvements with business priorities
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Help embed a culture of continuous improvement and accountability in quality
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Other duties may be required.
4. Authorities
N/A
5. Other
- Benpro Technologies Corporation, as a minimum, follows the Government of Alberta Safety Standards
