Quality Assurance Technician

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY: This role will have you reporting to the Quality Supervisor. The successful candidate will verify that product quality is maintained, quality systems are followed, provide high quality product to the required specification in accordance with the production schedule. Provide encourage effective communication within the cell and promote Assembly Technicians.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

·         Inspection of production processes in manufacturing of assemblies and sub-assemblies.

·         Read blueprints and use a variety of testing and measuring instruments.

·         Prepare written reports of all defects and submit to the production supervisors in a timely manner.

·         Complete knowledge of the specifications and customer requirements.

·         Assist with any problems or difficulties which may arise from specification, drawings, and customer requirements.

·         Work directly with customers’ inspection personnel in a courteous manner.

·         Perform all inspections on the coach and ensure inspection reports are complete.

·         Perform the release process and sale of coach.

·         Ensure that ISO 9001 Quality Assurance procedures are followed.

·         Follow up with vendors on non-conformance issues and audit completion, this is to include first article inspections.

·         Follows quality issues from identification through corrective action and follow up auditing.

·         Full knowledge of assembly products and can inspect to them as required.

·         Full knowledge and execution of rejects.

·         Perform receiving inspections and warehouse audits.

·         Perform all functions of SQA dealing with SCA reports, product review, auditing, corrective action, follow up.

·         Complete special assignments as required.

·         Complete work cell items and containment actions in a timely manner as they occur.

·         Must be able to train other Technicians in QA processes.

·         Must Maintain the 5S requirements as they apply to your job.

Requirements

·         Three to Five years previous Quality experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.

·         Lean Manufacturing experience

·         Thorough knowledge of ISO Certification process

·         Superior interpersonal, problem solving and communicating skills.

·         Superior Auto CAD, Microsoft Office computer and organizational skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to mentor others, and ability to work well under pressure.

·         Goal orientated and motivation to achieve tasks within set timelines.

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.75/hr

Benefits

WHY JOIN US:

·         Apart of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility

·         Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package

·         Immediate benefit eligibility

·         Paid holidays and vacation

·         401K with generous company match / or RRSP with generous company match)

·         Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world

·         Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.

·         On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 8.6M in 2022)

·         Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

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New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer.  Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.