We have an opening for a Quality Control Lead/Technician. You will be working with a great team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals. Demtool is located just 5 minutes west of Kitchener. Our shop is bright, clean, and safety is important to us. We also have several company functions throughout the year, great benefits, and promote work / life balance for all employees.
Position Overview:
Oversee quality assurance activities in our manufacturing operations ensuring our products meet strict internal and external standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of promoting a culture of continuous improvement across all departments.
What you will be doing:
- Use gauges (such as calipers and micrometers) to measure products. Perform inspections on Raw/In process and finished goods.
- Interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished and in process work.
- Perform in process, final and receiving inspection, with tight tolerances.
- Lead efforts in process control, inspection, and testing procedures to ensure product compliance with specifications and regulations. Support and create Quality Core Documentation such as Control Plans/FMEA/PPAP/GR&R.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve operational performance.
- Complete all quality documentation and records as required. Conduct internal audits, manage external audits, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Improve, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3 standards.
- Analyze quality data, create reports, and present findings to management.
- Train and support staff in quality practices and QMS compliance.
- Manage supplier quality, including qualification, audits, and performance evaluation.
- Keep measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
- Assist in the development of test methods and inspection plans, they determine the causes of product defects and reworks.
Your skills and abilities that make you stand out:
- A quality leader with 5+years of experience in a Fabrication / Machine Shop or similar manufacturing environment.
- Knowledgeable in ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3 with practical experience.
- GD&T training and experience.
- Degree or diploma in quality or a related field.
- Internal auditing experience (ISO 9001 and/or CSA N299) an asset.
- Someone who’s equally comfortable in meetings and on the production floor who is Hands-on, self-motivated with a detail-focused approach.