QA Technician Iii

I’m ready. I want a challenge. I want the chance to work in a successful company who lives their corporate values. I’m ready to make my mark._

**_ Are you ready?_**

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, All Weather Windows Ltd. (AWW) is a dynamic leader in the window and door industry in Canada. Operations include two manufacturing plants located in Edmonton and Customer Solution Centres located in Langley, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg.

**Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Assurance Technician III responsibilities will include**:
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- Verify that raw materials and finished products meet product quality standards
- Check dimensions of finished products against engineering drawings and work traveler specifications
- Audit production lines to ensure quality standards are in compliance with product specifications throughout the manufacturing process
- Report on non-conformances for defective raw/supplied materials
- Complete and provide non-conformance report and a sample of defective raw material to internal and external stakeholders.
- Complete Inspection and Test Plan
- Perform air and water chamber testing on random finished product samples
- Assess defective product returns from customers
- Determine root causes of defects, typically with cross-functional input
- Determine warranty claim disposition
- Write and submit a detailed report on warranty claim findings to the RMA requestor
- Troubleshoot quality issues, investigate root cause and propose corrective & preventive actions
- Complete Quality Risk Summary Reports for all Production Lines
- Conduct process line audits; Review findings with supervisors and operators
- Train operators on critical inspection processes
- Develop quality defect reports (as required)
- Conduct on-site inspections (as required)
- Assist in the training of new & current QA Technicians. Assist QA Technicians in other daily duties as follows:

- Quality Risk Summary Reports (Plants 1 & 3 when applicable)
- Line audits (Plants 1 & 3 when applicable)
- Inspection Sampling Plans
- First article inspections
- Air tightness & water chamber test s
- Risk assessments
- Measurement tool & gauge calibration
- Root cause analysis
- Training in hand tool usage
- Statistical analysis
- Document control
- Control of quality records
- Product verification and validation
- Product identification & traceability
- Product preservation
- Internal and external audits
- Containment of nonconforming products
- Corrective & preventive actions

**Primary Qualifications Required**:

- High School Diploma
- Mechanical Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma is considered an asset
- Manufacturing/ production experience in large scale multi-cultural manufacturing environment
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance experience
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Strong math skills
- Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
- Able to accurately use precision metrology measurement equipment
- Good time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Ability to use and interpret metric and imperial measurement systems
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to understand value added process improvements
- An exceptional company is founded upon exceptional people. At All Weather Windows, we invest in our people and are always looking for new opportunities for our employees to grow alongside our business, working together as part of a team to achieve success. We’ve been continually recognized by our attention to employee satisfaction and, as a result, the commitment and hard work of our employees has been acknowledged through awards and media recognition._ _If you embrace variety and change and are looking for a growth environment favouring the development of competencies, then come join us_

At All Weather Windows, we continuously work together to build and promote an inclusive environment that attracts talented individuals and shows our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion means that whatever the visible or invisible differences, we are fostering an environment where everyone has equal opportunity to bring their best selves to work, to be heard and be valued. We believe that our differences are what make us great. If you believe this role is the right next step for you, regardless of the criteria we’ve listed, we encourage you to apply.