Quality Engineering

Smiths Interconnect a Molex company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

The Quality Engineering role designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance methodologies, controls, and inspection protocols to ensure materials and manufacturing processes consistently meet defined specifications, regulatory requirements, and product quality standards from in‑process stages through final production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling customer complaints.
• Performs investigations with the engineering department.
• Follows up with different departments to ensure that corrective actions are taken to resolve customers issues in a timely manner.
• Provides status updates to quality manager on work progress. 
• Works proactively as part of a team to help with continuous improvements in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Positive attitude and have a good rapport with team members and with other departments.
• Performance of first article inspections (FAI).

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in in Quality Engineering for an electronics company. 
• Must possess technical knowledge in and be interested to learn new technologies. 
• Familiar with Six Sigma methodologies. 
• Experience with investigation performance in 8D methodologies (Ishikawa, 5Whys).
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis performance. 
• Basic knowledge of regulations in the aerospace domain. (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge Domain preferred.
• Experience with physical installation of ESD tools preferred. 
• Ability to speak English and French. 
• Knowledge of contract review performance.
• Experience with audits performance based on quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Experience in training performance preferred. 
• Knowledge of utilization of measurement tools. (Calipers, Micrometers, Microscopes) preferred. 
• Ability to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Controlled Goods and Technology

A part of this position, you will be required to examine, handle, or transfer highly confidential equipment and technologies, including technical data or any technical assistance (such as instructions, training, etc.) classified as controlled goods. These goods have military or strategic significant, are critical to national security, and are strictly regulated under the Defence Production Act (DPA), and the Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), as part of Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

As a condition of an offer of employment, you must agree to undergo a security assessment conducted by Smiths Interconnect Canada designated official, in compliance with the CGP and DPA requirements. This screening includes the verification of proof of citizenship or permanent resident status, a criminal record and other security check. The disclosure of controlled goods to unauthorized persons is a criminal offense under Canadian law, therefor, you will be required to strictly comply with all Canadian laws that apply to controlled goods.

Impact: Planning and Decision Making

• Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

Scope, Complexity and Impact

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Liaisons

• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Health, Safety and Environment Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English and French.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals.
• Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
• Complete and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.

Work environment is typically considered within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours to include offices, manufacturing plants and repair facilities.  Work environment may also include customer sites including oil well sites, and meeting venues. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and approved PPE is required when on the factory floor.

Why Smiths Interconnect?

Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you'll work on breakthrough technologies that make a difference in the industries that shape the future.

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.

Innovative culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.

Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package and performance incentives.

Location: Kirkland is a thriving business hub on Montréal’s West Island, offering easy access to major highways, the international airport, and downtown. It’s an ideal location for professionals, combining strong industry presence with a high quality of life.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)