Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

CoolIT Systems • Calgary, AB

36d • Onsite

About The Position

CoolIT Systems is a leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers, designing and manufacturing solutions used by the largest tech companies globally. Recognized for rapid growth, the company is seeking a talented Senior Advanced Quality Engineer to join their Product Quality team. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality during development and launch phases, requiring an experienced quality professional with a strong background in product development processes, manufacturing, structured problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Previous experience with pumping, hydraulic, electromechanical, or related products is ideal. This position reports directly to the Advanced Quality Manager.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and electromechanical systems.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment, including 1+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with APQP tools (e.g., PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA).
• Hands-on involvement in new products and process validation.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Registered or eligible for registration with APEGA or ASET is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality planning activities across all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring robust design and manufacturing processes from concept through production launch.
• Lead APQP deliverables (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation) and coordinate PPAP execution to ensure production readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design for quality.
• Conduct design reviews (CAD models, specifications, engineering changes (ECNs)) to identify and mitigate product quality risks.
• Support early identification and mitigation of product and process risks across the development lifecycle.
• Develop Quality Control Plans, defining process controls and inspection methods.
• Lead product launch quality activities, ensuring production readiness and stability.
• Collect and analyze quality and process data using statistical tools to identify trends and drive improvement actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D).
• Facilitate cross-functional Lean and Six Sigma process improvement initiatives and workshops.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for key quality processes, providing cross-functional guidance.
• Maintain quality planning documentation, ensuring compliance with internal quality systems and customer requirements.

Benefits

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior