Quality Assurance Administrator

**Are you passionate about Quality Assurance in engineering and manufacturing? Do you have strong technical acumen with an analytical mindset and skillset? This role might be for you We're searching for a Quality Assurance Administrator to join our growing team.**

Hepburn Engineering Inc. is a medium sized, highly-skilled engineering firm located in Toronto, ON (Etobicoke). We design and supply safe, reliable 'hoists and winches' to the mining industry, and 'replenishment-at-sea' equipment to blue water navies all around the world.

The **Quality Assurance (QA) Administrator** will play a key role supporting the various analysis, documentation and administration activities of the QA Department. The QA Administrator will also support in the areas of supplier Quality Documentation Verification, Validation and Quality Control, as well as supplier inspection activities.

**Quality Assurance Administrator**:
The Quality Assurance Administrator will work under the general supervision of the Quality Manager. The Quality Assurance Administrator position has a dual role that supports the activities of the Quality Assurance Department in the areas of supplier Quality Documentation Verification and Validation and Quality Control and Inspection of supplier fabrication activities.

**About the day-to-day**:
Quality Documentation Verification and Validation:

- Review supplier quality documentation for completeness and accuracy to engineering drawings and purchasing requirements.
- Compile Quality Assurance data packages for customers and internal records.
- Work with suppliers to ensure quality standards and engineering requirements are met as defined in the Purchase Order or contract.
- Monitor compliance of suppliers to quality requirements and follow-up with suppliers as required to complete submission requirements.
- Generate and monitor Inspection and Test Plans for project specific requirements.
- Ensure supplier quality documentation are correctly identified and properly stored.

Quality Control and Inspection Support:

- Occasionally, visit suppliers to assist with mechanical inspections of equipment.
- Occasionally, assist with the verification and inspections of welded fabrications, machined parts, and forging components of various sizes.
- Generate inspection reports after inspections as required.

**About you / qualifications**:

- 3+ years of relevant work experience in quality assurance within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- University degree, Engineering EIT (engineer in training) or recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or;
- Advanced College level technical education or apprenticeship in manufacturing, steel fabrication processes or production.
- Practical working knowledge of ASTM Material Standards, ASME Inspection Standards, ISO and European Standards, and CWB Welding Standards.
- Strong practical knowledge of NDT Inspection processes and methods and heat treatment processes for steel is an asset.
- Strong technical background focused on quality control and manufacturing methods of large steel fabrications, structural steel weldments, assembly processes and industrial coatings and painting is an asset.
- Knowledge of performing dimensional inspections of precision machined steel components to tight tolerances and able to use precision inspection instruments is an asset.
- Skilled in the use of common business systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Database MRP Systems, and CAD systems.
- Must have a strong command of the English language, both verbal and written, and strong communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time on multiple simultaneous projects.
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks as assigned.
- Have a valid driver’s license and own transportation for local travel.
- *No agencies or search firms please*_

**A few more things about us **we are a proud Canadian business, and we care deeply about our people who deliver safe and trusted engineering systems and solutions to our valued customers globally. We are located in a modern, state-of-the-art office near Bloor/Islington intersection and all major highways and transit hubs. We have a very competitive compensation, bonus and benefits program, as well as a commitment to company socials and community involvement.

**NOTE**:

- Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
- Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Compensation is negotiable.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience understanding assembly/engineering drawings?
- Do you have relevant work experience working in quality assur