Quality Analyst

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial, and forestry industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.

Focusing exclusively on the underground hard rock, underground soft rock, and surface mining sectors, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery used to cut, crush, load, and convey coal and industrial minerals worldwide. Komatsu Mining's products and related services are used extensively for mining coal, copper, iron, gold, and other mineral resources, and the company employs people worldwide.

Komatsu Mining Corp. offers rewarding experiences and unique growth opportunities in addition to the following:
Competitive wages

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance)

Personal wellness allowance

Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.

Paid uniform and personal protective equipment

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Company-supplied tools

Trades apprenticeship and training opportunities

Training and education support

Employee social engagement activities and benefits

Industry-leading site safety statistics

Sustainable employment

Ability to be a part of an exciting and innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Job Overview
We are currently looking to add a Quality Analyst to support the quality team at our Hard Rock Mining Division in Sudbury, Ontario. The Quality Analyst will be responsible to m onitor, report and facilitate achievement of KPIs and quality measures, p articipate in the planning, development and implementation of quality initiatives in accordance with current operating procedures, recommend and participate in process improvement changes with various departments. This role will also s upport quality by building process, documentation control and standardization across the hard rock division according to Komatsu Mining standards.
Key Job Responsibilities

Collect, analyze and track data to produce metrics. (ie. cost of poor quality, etc.)

Identify, document and implement QA process improvements (process standardization, methodologies, tool utilization ) leveraging industry best practices.

Provide scheduled quality reports for projects and products and advise management of quality related issues or trends.

Evaluate quality risk and perform risk assessments as applicable. Recommend quality development priorities based on assessment.

Train and provide guidance on QA processes to other staff.

Responsible to escalate performance issues relative to performance metrics to Department Managers and Performance Leaders.

Participate in Six Sigma (MPC), 5S, and Lean Manufacturing quality improvement initiatives.

Liaison with customer and supplier quality representatives as applicable.

Drive adherence to Quality Management Systems through communication, training, internal auditing and leading quality projects/initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements

Post-secondary education in quality engineering or equivalent

Previous experience with data collection and analysis

Previous training and experience using 6S principles

3+ years of previous experience with documentation procedures, ISO audits, etc.

Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail

Good communication skills to work efficiently with internal production, management, sales personnel and customers/vendors as required and produce concise reports

Must have excellent computer skills to file reports and maintain quality documentation control including MS Office; Excel, Word and ERP system use. SAP experience is an asset

2-3 years of Process Quality experience

ISO9001 Internal Auditor Certification is preferred

Additional Information
Komatsu is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion in support of growing a global team to achieve our business results and create a better future every day for our globally based employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce strongly contributes to our business growth and product innovation.

Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, or disability.