Quality Assurance Specialist

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations. AVL Manufacturing has now transformed into one of Canada’s largest privately-owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.

AVL Manufacturing Inc. has been designing, manufacturing, and integrating various types of power generation, energy storage, cogeneration enclosures, and complex fabrications for many years. AVL provides clients with unique collaborative design, engineering, project, and full manufacturing and assembly solutions. In order to exceed our clients’ satisfaction, we commit to understanding their needs. From concept to commissioning, our unique company has your project covered.

We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable, and motivated **Quality Assurance Specialist** to add to our team

**Job Summary**:

- Lead the corrective actions and root cause analysis for discrepant processes and materials. Implement long-term changes for continuous improvement.
- Maintain and facilitate effective corrective action and preventive action processes.
- Perform functions pertaining to discrepant material, including working with other functional areas within the facility and off-site location to contain and correct the immediate situation, drive to the root cause, and prevent future non-conformances.
- Develop ITPs (inspection and test plan) for customer orders and manage stakeholder approvals.
- Lead Continuous Improvement projects in the Quality Department to improve Customer Satisfaction.
- Investigate customer issues/ internal issues regarding our product quality and facilitate immediate resolution through permanent corrective actions.
- Prepare for and participate in 3rd party audits of our Quality Systems.
- Conduct audits of internal and vendor processes on a need basis.
- Manage supplier-related non-conformances, deviation request and quality documentation approvals etc.
- Lead PFEMA process and quality risk assessments and develop plans for process improvements.
- Develop and implement Quality control plans for manufacturing processes throughout the facility.
- Be an expert resource for product quality processes e.g. welding, non-destructive testing, painting etc.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Ensure that all quality requirements and documentation are complete for projects, including quality-related data collection and record keeping.

2. Aids in troubleshooting problems during inspection activities and recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.

3. Coordinate maintenance and improvement of the ISO quality system as required, including ISO internal and external audits, document control, NCR/CAR.

4. Responsible for monitoring KPIs and conducting management review meetings

5. Communicates daily with all departments regarding quality issues.

6. Performs other duties as assigned by the QA Manager.

**Job specific Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience**:
1. A diploma in mechanical/industrial/quality engineering/technology preferred

2. Implementing and managing ISO 9001 and quality systems (ITP, NCR, etc)

3. Proven ISO 9001 internal auditor

4. Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office

5. Must be able to work close tolerances and should be able to lift 50lb

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- quality assurance: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Expected start date: 2025-02-24