Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Weir•Port Hope, ON

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Weir is a global leader in mining technology, focused on a sustainable future by helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. The company plays a key role in solving real-world challenges through engineering, planning, and customer support, contributing to a more sustainable future. This role involves applying skills to deliver results that matter, working with purpose, and learning every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, material science, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, chemical, or materials engineering, preferably in a steel foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in complex problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and Lean, PDCA, Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent communication, documentation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with foundry casting processes and familiarity with 3D CAD and casting simulation tools.
Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement training.
Previous roles as process engineer, quality engineer, mechanical, metallurgical, or chemical engineer.
Experience working directly on the manufacturing floor engaging with operators and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
Collect, analyze, and present process and quality data daily to improve process stability, reduce scrap, improve yield, and lower cost. Success means measurable reductions in scrap and rework on key projects.
Conduct inspections, audits, and defect analysis; lead root cause investigations using systematic problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and PDCA. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness.
Work closely with design engineering, manufacturing operations, plant scheduling, and development center teams to support new product introductions, foundry tooling development, and process qualification activities.
Coordinate, witness, and document manufacturing trials; oversee tooling fabrication, modifications, and inspections ensuring adherence to site standards.
Maintain full ownership of ERP data elements for Bills of Materials (BOM) and Routes, coordinating timely and accurate data entry.
Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation including procedures and work instructions.
Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor (targeting 50/50 split after initial 6 months) interacting with operators and teams to understand and improve processes.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.