Sr&ed and Quality Assurance Coordinator

**Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) and Quality Assurance Coordinator**

Our customers, our team, and the industry have always believed in MITCHELL. Our 95-year legacy proves we not only adapt to the market but have always provided direction for it. Our secret is our Team, and how we leverage state-of-the-art technology while adhering to sound environmental practices. MITCHELL’s brand values are anchored in 5 principals: Deliver Quality, Customer Connection, Adaptability, Team Growth, and Sustainability.

PRODUCING EXCELLENCE, TOGETHER.

The MITCHELL Group consists of:

- MITCHELL Press Ltd_., MITCHELL Digital Ltd., _PROJECT28_, and _PACIFIC BINDERY and Partner Trade Services_.

**The Opportunity**

The _**SR&ED / QA Coordinator **_is a multi-faceted role, responsible for internal, cross-departmental project management of Mitchell Press/Mitchell Digital’s annual SR&ED program submission. The position, reporting to the Vice President, Operations, helps to maximize SR&ED income tax credits while identifying potential Quality Assurance non-compliance issues and creating follow-up actions.

**SR&ED responsibilities include**:

- Work with internal stakeholders to identify and monitor eligible SR&ED activities.
- Prepare technical project briefs, including the technical objectives, state of knowledge, deviation from standard practice, and steps carried out in an experimental process.
- Create and maintain a central, accessible SR&ED documentation repository to track ongoing SR&ED projects and potential future projects.
- Review various sources of documentation to identify areas of potential SR&ED including:

- R&D projects, experimental projects, recurring production issues.
- Engage directly with departmental team members (shop floor, press/equipment operators, supervisors, etc.) leading discussions regarding current/future SR&ED projects.
- Host training and information sessions with team members to identify and create awareness of what type of work qualifies for SR&ED.
- Act as the primary point of contact with SR&ED Consultants during claim preparation process.
- Report SR&ED project progress, findings, and summaries to Executive Team.
- QA/QC duties such as participating in paper/press trials, recording test parameters, test procedures, recording observations, interpreting results.
- Research existing, publicly available information and review internal expertise regarding issues that are under active investigation.
- Undertake special projects as assigned by your direct supervisor.

**Quality Assurance Responsibilities include**:

- Analyze print production to ensure that customer expectations are met.
- Identify and recommend procedural changes for improving product manufacturing process and staff training.
- Provide recommendations to the Leadership and Executive teams on how to improve quality assurance methodologies.
- Work with production, providing guidance and procedures to identify deviations from quality standards, including remediation actions.
- Provide documentation and analysis of QA non-compliance issues.
- Oversee review and development of enhanced procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
- Inspect the final product, compare it to the requirements, and approve or reject the final product.
- Gain feedback from stakeholders, attend meetings, submit reports, and assist external auditors and inspectors.
- Continuously finding ways to improve the manufacturing process.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in business administration may be advantageous.

**SR&ED Coordinator**
- Experience with one of the industries: Software, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Commercial Printing.
- Experience with SR&ED Audit an asset.

**Quality Assurance Coordinator Qualifications**:

- In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and legal standards.
- Solid understanding of LEAN manufacturing methodology.

Salary range $60,000 - $65,000/year

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person