Quality Assurance Inspector for Transit Shelter/Fine Pixel Pitch

Position: Quality Assurance Inspector for Transit Shelter/Fine Pixel Pitch

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours of Work: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pay Rate: Starting at: $23/h.

Location: Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON (However, during the training period, the work location will be based out of 1387 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON location.)

The successful incumbent is action-driven, detail-oriented with a keen ability to analyze the cause of effect, interest in translating numerical data into relevant opportunities for operation improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed. In depth knowledge and comprehension of quality standards is essential.

The goal is to ensure that our products are made of flawless materials with well-functioning equipment. That way our customers will enjoy high-quality merchandise so that we can achieve long-term success.

The primary responsibilities and duties include; but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all in-coming, in-process, final inspection, and ongoing audits.
• Monitor parts from production area and report issues or concerns.
• Inspection of digital boards from the Engineering Specification.
• Focus on details and strictly follow the inspection criteria and restrictions to ensure products are free from defects (in terms of appearance, structure, safety, functionality, and final packaging).
• Work closely with the Supervisor to keep the production excellent in both quality and quantity.
• Diagnose and analyze the causes of defects while effectively communicate with the Supervisor and team to determine whether the products need to be restored (reworked)
• Inspect samples from production of products by using instruments or visually to complete quality reports.
• Ensure product quality and assist Supervisor to set quality improvements
• Ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, and environmental standards are being met.
• Communicate to Supervisor of all concerns necessary to ensure production schedules are maintained (including other departmental support: material, engineering etc.)
• Contribute to streamlining operations to existing and new product lines.
• Initiate or bring forward need for QA production procedures and improve processes or recommend improvements to the production area.
• Actively participate in daily production meetings by providing area or product status, detailing work-in-progress activity and related matters.
• Ensure compliance to all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe work environment.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with manufacturing staff to promote positive employee relations.
• Read blueprints and instructions to comprehend the quality expectations for the product and supplies. Approving or rejecting raw materials with respect to quality standards and record supplier performance.
• Select output samples and checking them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.)
• Use automated systems to perform complex testing procedures. Maintain records of testing, information and various metrics such as number of defective products per day etc.
• Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards.
• Complete inspection and test reports. Work collaboratively with other team members and leadership
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Academic Training:

• College Diploma in related manufacturing field preferably in electrical / electronic / electromechanical or a related field.
• Proven hands-on experience in a quality system environment. (E.g., ISO/QS 9000, ISO/TS 16949)
• Six Sigma certification, or Certified Quality Auditor, or Certified Quality Improvement Associate is an asset.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year relevant work experience in quality assurance, quality control, process engineering and industrial settings or experience working in a manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Proven experience as quality inspector or relevant role

Specific Competencies:

• Previous experience in soldering, schematics, hardware assembly, and troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
• Strong Knowledge of Electronics/Industrial Assemblies.
• Demonstrating decision-making, interacting with others, showing leadership and motivating teams. (working under continuous quality improvement of processes)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate team building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A highly motivated professional with a ‘can-do’ attitude and valuable manufacturing related experience in automobile and/or trailer industries.
• Methodical and critical thinker keen on engineering processing and equipment maintenance skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills are required to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment (results-oriented management philosophy).
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook is needed.
• Must be available for shift work, extra hours, including weekends (if required)
• Readings: drawings, blueprints, schematics and CAD drawings.
• A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach
• Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of MS Office.