Quality Assurance Inspector

Arrow•Cambridge, ON

54d•$22 - $28

About The Position

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, supports production by working with team members to ensure the quality standards of finished goods are met in preparation for shipping to customers.

Requirements

Must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application.
Practical and theoretical proficiency with SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a medium / heavy fabrication and welding environment.
Familiarity with ISO 9000 systems and ISO-9001 Quality Systems methods
Experience in problem-solving techniques, Quality Systems, APQP, Statistical methods, Control Plans and PPAP’s.
Excellent knowledge of welding methods, welding symbols and military standards
Audit reporting and development.
Excellent use of the Microsoft Office suite and related computer skills
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Must also be a team player who can build relationships with various groups, yet work independently when required.
Diploma in Welding Technician, Technologist or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

CWD Supervisor Certification / CWB Level 1 or 2 Inspector Certification (preferred).
Working towards the CQE designation would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Inspects welded joints and conducts tests to ensure welds meet company standards, national code requirements, and customer job specifications.
Perform in-process and final inspection of parts and assemblies.
Review drawing details and ensure that the specifications are understood and translated to the shop floor.
Assist in training/testing of welders on new and old weld procedures per specific part requirements
Communicate with all required individuals on quality, welding, and process issues.
Participate in the design & validation of welding fixtures and jigs to improve efficiency and productivity within the production and fabrication process.
Perform PPAP / first article inspection and document findings
Carry out receiving inspection on new / problem product and recommend additions and deletions from the receiving inspection list.
Maintain Material Certs and Traceability records
Filing, preserving, and disposing of various Quality Records.
Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, including feasibility reviews, designation of KPC’s, KCC’s, dimensional evaluation of parts, compiling PPAP and First Article documentation and submission to the customer.
Interact with customers and suppliers as required to carry out requirements and expectations.
Participate in customer and internal corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate and participate in Gauge Accuracy, Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies.
Train operators to perform in-process inspections on new parts as required.
Records inspection and test results, and prepares and submits reports to the Quality Manager and Plant Manager.
Collects and reports on key performance indicators, including scrap, rework, customer and internal rejections.
Carry out other tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager, Plant Manager, and Quality Supervisor.