Quality Scientist/Engineer - Residential

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Quality Scientist/Engineer to lead quality assurance initiatives and ensure the consistent performance of our residential asphaltic and metal roofing products/processes. This role is responsible for monitoring product quality, driving continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

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Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts ​

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of quality systems and procedures (Internal audits, CAPAs, etc.) for our residential asphaltic/metal roofing product lines.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventative actions in collaboration with our manufacturing plants.
• Analyze quality data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee product and process validation, including test method development and statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and regulatory teams to ensure product compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and train junior quality engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams on quality best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or product testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of roofing materials such as asphalt roofing shingles, metal roofing, underlayments, etc. and the relevant standards for these products such as North American building codes, ASTM, CSA, UL, FM, etc. would be an asset.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, 8D, MSA).
• Experience with mechanical, thermal, and environmental testing methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab) and technical documentation.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.