Ecolab

Senior Quality Engineer

Ecolab • $90K — $110K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer designation
  • 5-8 years of quality engineering experience
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex investigations into customer escalations and systemic failures using advanced methodologies
  • Influence company-wide quality decisions with actionable insights from data analysis
  • Collaborate with teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation of root causes before closure of issues
  • Review investigations and CAPA effectiveness for lower-level inquiries
  • Act as primary quality liaison during significant quality events with customers and suppliers
  • Lead cross-functional teams to resolve critical quality issues effectively
  • Support customer communications by articulating technical findings and corrective actions

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Mentorship and advisory role in a quality-driven environment
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making
  • Engagement with both internal and external stakeholders on quality issues
Full Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Senior Quality Engineer is a recognized subject‑matter expert and quality leader responsible for ensuring products consistently meet or exceed established quality, reliability, and regulatory standards throughout their lifecycle. This role goes beyond execution and investigation to include strategic thinking, cross‑functional influence, and company‑wide quality decision‑making. 

The Senior Quality Engineer proactively drives quality into product design, manufacturing, and supplier processes while also leading complex customer‑facing quality issues, systemic failure investigations, and enterprise‑level corrective and preventative action (CAPA) initiatives. Acting as a mentor, trainer, and advisor, this role establishes best practices, develops organizational capability, and ensures lessons learned are institutionalized across current and future product lines. 


Responsibilities:

  • Lead complex, high‑impact investigations involving customer escalations, systemic field failures, RMAs, and critical non‑conformances using advanced problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, DOE, statistical analysis). 
  • Influence and support company‑wide quality decisions by translating field data, failure trends, and customer feedback into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. 
  • Partner with leadership across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Professional Services to align quality objectives with business goals. 
  • Drive fact‑based decision‑making and ensure root causes are fully understood, documented, and validated prior to closure. 
  • Review and verify quality investigations, containment actions, and CAPA effectiveness for lower‑level investigations led by others. 
  • Act as the primary quality interface for strategic customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during significant quality events. 
  • Lead cross‑functional teams through resolution of critical quality issues, ensuring accountability, timely execution, and sustainable outcomes. 
  • Support customer communications by clearly articulating technical findings, risks, and corrective actions at both operational and leadership levels. 
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of quality standards, procedures, control plans, and best practices. 
  • Develop and deliver training on quality tools, structured problem solving, and investigation best practices to production, engineering, and quality personnel. 
  • Act as a go‑to resource and escalation point for complex or ambiguous quality challenges.

WHO YOU ARE: 

Basic Qualifications:  

      • BS or MS in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
      • Professional Engineer designation.
      • A minimum of 5-8 years of quality engineering related work experience.
      • Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

      Preferred Qualifications: 

      • Ability to lead complex, high‑impact investigations involving customer escalations, systemic field failures, RMAs, and critical non‑conformances using advanced problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, DOE, statistical analysis). 
      • Influence and support company‑wide quality decisions by translating field data, failure trends, and customer feedback into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. 
      • Partner with leadership across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Professional Services to align quality objectives with business goals. 
      • Communication skills to drive fact‑based decision‑making and ensure root causes are fully understood, documented, and validated prior to closure. 
      • Working knowledge of 3D modeling and design software such as Solidworks 
      • Act as the primary quality interface for strategic customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during significant quality events. 
      • Experience in supporting customer communication by clearly articulating technical findings, risks, and corrective actions at both operational and leadership levels. 
      • Knowledge base to contribute to the development and refinement of quality standards, procedures, control plans, and best practices. 
      • Ability to develop and deliver training on quality tools, structured problem solving, and investigation best practices to production, engineering, and quality personnel. 

      About Ecolab

      Ecolab provides comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than countries to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

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      Join Ecolab's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. At Ecolab, we are committed to advancing technologies and driving innovation that makes the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.

      Work You’ll Do

      At Ecolab, you will find job opportunities that promise robust growth and development in a culture that fosters leadership, innovation, and diversity. Our team is composed of over 48,000 dedicated professionals who lead the industry in delivering efficient solutions and services to our customers worldwide.

      Professional Growth and Development

      Embark on a career path that empowers your ambition. Ecolab offers a myriad of career advancement opportunities supported by comprehensive training programs and professional development courses. Our commitment to your growth is paralleled by our dedication to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our business.

      Inclusive and Supportive Culture

      Ecolab’s culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and diversity. We believe in creating an inclusive environment that values each individual’s unique background and perspectives. Diversity training and leadership programs are integral parts of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

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      Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a change, Ecolab offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you harness your skills and achieve your professional goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates are given the opportunity to showcase their strengths.

      Benefits and Networking

      Joining Ecolab means more than just employment; it’s an opportunity to be part of a global network of industry leaders and innovators. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also encourage our team to connect and collaborate through various professional networking events.

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      Learn more about Ecolab
      Size
      47,000 employees
      Market Cap
      $41 billion
      Industry
      Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
      Net Income
      -$1.2 billion
      Founded
      1923
      5 Year Trend
      -0.6%
      Revenue
      $11.7 billion
      NASDAQ
      ECL
      * Ladders Estimates

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