Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector – Level 2 MetLab position, under general supervision, is responsible for ensuring customer and company metallurgical quality requirements sample preparation, inspecting products, and performing quality audits including repetitive visual, mechanical, dimensional, and functional inspection. Primarily accountable for performing destructive testing of raw material and incoming products to ensure compliance with company standards.  

Performance Expectations

• Metallurgical sample preparation and measurement of micro and macro hardness characteristics.
• Evaluate the quality of material test samples and field data in order to recommend adjustments.
• Perform destructive testing and evaluation.
• Extract samples for cleanliness testing and perform contamination tests.
• Keeping records of measurements in order.
• Perform regular equipment TPMs and equipment maintenance to keep in working order.
• Additional duties in the laboratory and in manufacturing areas as assigned and needed.
• Ensure all assigned duties are completed on schedule.
• Intermediate drawing interpretations and SPC principles.
• Proficient at the various inspection and testing requirements.
• Issue Nonconforming Material Tags.
• Understand IATF processes including nonconforming material, identification, and inspection processes.
• Assist with capability studies and audits as needed.
• Adhere to all H&S and environmental laws and procedures.

Credentials

• Minimum three years experience in Automotive Manufacturing environment or related experience.
• Previous experience working with metallurgical laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interpret microstructures of ferrous and nonferrous materials.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. 
• Ability to use a cutting saw to prepare samples for metallurgical evaluation.
• Ability to decide which methods to use to prepare samples for analysis.
• Able to use measuring and evaluation equipment effectively, including but not limited to scopes, weight scales, hardness testers, microscopes, micrometers, verniers etc. 
• Use technical skills and knowledge to identify cause of problem.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel). 
• Ability to read and understand company procedure manuals.
• Familiar with IATF 14969 and ISO14001

Desired Characteristics

Ability to resolve conflicts and determine reasons for errors in products.

Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, other technologists and technicians and other staff. 

Make continuous improvement recommendations to quality management.

Possess good interpersonal skills in order to interact with other team members and to coordinate work and exchange information during quality meetings. 

Ability to work independently, coordinating work with work of others as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.