Junior Quality Engineer

Smartrend Manufacturing Group (SMG) Inc. is one of Manitoba's fastest-growing companies, committed to increasing safety in the school bus industry and reducing emissions in the electric vehicle charging sector through our diverse divisions. We design and develop exciting, patented, and innovative technologies that make a real and lasting impact across multiple industries.

At the heart of our success are the values that guide everything we do:

• People – our team is what makes us special
• Passion – from our hearts and minds, demonstrated through our actions
• Priority – we put the customer first, every day, in everything we do
• Partnership – with each other, our customers, and our suppliers

We provide a supportive environment where hard work, passions, and goals are recognized. Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. Share your drive and aspirations with us, and we'll ensure that your efforts open doors to new opportunities.

THE POSITION

The Junior Quality Engineer supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality standards and inspection criteria to help ensure product and process integrity across the manufacturing lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with quality team members and cross-functional teams to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, inspections, supplier quality activities, and continuous improvement. This role is intended for an early-career quality professional developing practical experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, quality tools, data analysis, and manufacturing quality processes.

• HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING AN IMPACT

Develop and maintain quality standards and inspection criteria that support product and process integrity.

Conduct incoming material inspections, in-process quality checks, and final product audits to maintain consistent quality performance.

Participate in root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities to address defects and improve manufacturing outcomes.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to strengthen supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute to implementation, monitoring, and compliance activities related to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other applicable quality management systems.

Participate in failure analysis, process validation, and manufacturing improvement projects that enhance efficiency and product quality.

Assist with supplier development activities, including audit preparation, follow-up actions, and documentation management.

Develop and maintain Critical to Quality (CTQ) criteria that align manufacturing controls with customer and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to the integration and improvement of automated inspection systems and quality data management processes.

Analyze quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Apply basic statistical tools and quality metrics to support data-driven decision-making and operational improvements.

Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.

Provide guidance and support to team members on quality standards, inspection practices, and continuous improvement principles.

Bring exposure to CAD software, quality fixture design, or 3D printing as an added asset within the role.