Quality Technician

Avidbots Corp.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in robotics seeks a Quality Specialist to ensure compliance with quality standards and improve supplier performance. The role involves inspections, problem-solving, and collaboration with production teams. Candidates should have strong critical thinking and communication skills, with a minimum of 3 years in a quality role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance.
• Participate in internal problem-solving activities.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

ASQ Certification

Tools

ISO Standards

Six Sigma

Job description

Avidbots is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.

Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots, specifically the Neo 2 and Kas, are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.

Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte's Fast 500 (2021).

Main Tasks:

• Conduct pre-shipment, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure product and material performance is adequately monitored and where problems occur, support appropriate and timely corrective actions as required
• Identify and document non-conformances, initiating NCR (Non-Conformance Reports) as required
• Work closely with Production Personnel in work cells assisting with inspection processes and verification
• Monitor, communicate and ultimately improve supplier quality performance: including the application of relevant measurement controls, PPAP development, RoHS and REACH compliance, supplier corrective action, First Article Inspection (FAI) and program Safe Launch activities
• Participate in internal problem-solving activities to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances
• Work with Purchasing and Production to evaluate/audit and approve new suppliers and/or processes as part of a New Product Introduction (NPI) process and/or full production products
• Participate in the Production Pilot Run (PPR) for all product launch activities
• Improve process capability for both internal and external processes
• Lead the gauge calibration process to ensure accuracy of the measurement system
• Perform all Robot end of line inspection based on demand
  
  

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality role
• ASQ Certification preferred
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, work well with diverse groups of people and be able to function independently of direct supervision
• Calibration experience as asset
• Successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that may include criminal/civil background checks
  
  

Bonus:

• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, PPAP, etc
• Six Sigma Green Belt an asset
• Understanding of project management principles
• Intimate knowledge of ISO Standards
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer
  
  

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against members of any race, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.