Quality Specialist (Maple Ridge, BC)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the Role - Quality Engineer (Maple Ridge, BC)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Quality Engineer within the Orica Digital Solutions team / RST Instruments.

At RST Instruments, we build geotechnical monitoring systems that help make critical infrastructure safer worldwide. Reporting to the Director of Quality, we are looking for a Quality Engineer who can help us take quality to the next level by working directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to embed quality at every stage of the process.

This role is ideal for someone hands-on, technically sharp, and passionate about problem-solving. You’ll be a key player in improving product reliability, resolving field issues, and supporting continual improvement, without taking ownership away from others. You'll help teams succeed by ensuring they have the right systems, tools, and accountability to deliver high-quality work.

What you will be doing

•    Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions for production and field issues
•    Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to build quality into products and processes
•    Support validation and error-proofing of new and existing production processes
•    Collaborate with the Service and Repairs teams to resolve customer issues quickly and completely
•    Analyze quality data to identify trends and improve product reliability
•    Assist with supplier quality investigations and risk mitigation
•    Maintain and improve quality plans, control documentation, and KPIs
•    Perform internal quality management system audits

Who You’ll Work With
You’ll partner closely with:
•    Engineering – to ensure design quality and manufacturability
•    Manufacturing Engineering & Production – to support process quality and factory readiness
•    Service & Repairs – to close the loop on customer complaints and champion failure analysis investigations
•    Supply Chain – to support supplier investigations and incoming quality

What you will bring

•    Strong skills in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem-solving
•    Experience with ISO 9001, FMEA, control plans, and process validation
•    Quality Management System auditing training and experience
•    ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQA) are an asset.
•    Knowledge of electronics and mechanical assembly (PCB experience is a plus)
•    Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continual improvement tools
•    Comfortable working with data, reports, and cross-functional teams
•    Excellent communication and follow-through
•    An exceptional ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams, advancing a quality culture at all levels of the organization. 
•    The ability to travel internationally, including the US and Asia

What Success Looks Like in Year One

•    High-priority issues are resolved with sustainable fixes—no repeat problems
•    Quality is built into new products and processes through proactive planning
•    Nonconformities and customer issues are reduced and tracked through clear metrics
•    You’re seen as a trusted partner across Engineering, Production, and Service

Your qualifications

•    Degree in Manufacturing or Process Engineering
•    4+ years  in manufacturing or quality engineering

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character       
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across business unit
* High level decision making ability
* Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

• Full time Salary position
• Salary $90,000-$110,000 CAD
• Eligible for short term incentive program

Employee Benefits (Full Time Salary Position)

• RRSP matching after one year
• Company events
• Extended health benefits from day one.
• Annual health spending account.
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Hybrid-based working between home and office

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.