Quality Assurance Co-op

Almag Aluminum; Brampton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Almag Aluminum in Canada seeks a Quality Assurance Co-op to contribute to the development of the quality department. You will work as part of a team, act as a solution finder, and support continuous improvement across procedures and controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on SolidWorks, GD&T, and documentation updates, with collaboration across departments to ensure strict quality standards. This is a part-time co-op position suitable for a student in manufacturing or engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing/Engineering.
• SolidWorks hands-on experience is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Generate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for key functions.
• Undertake short-term projects assigned by the Quality Engineer.
• Participate in the NCR process to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Design, fabricate and implement GO/NOGO gauges.
• Develop and review control plans, process flows and PFMEAs.
• Develop boundary samples and visual aids for quality control.
• Assist with PPAPs and calibration of tools as required.
• Update ISO forms, documents and work instructions.
• Interface with all departments to strengthen processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct capability studies and analyze data for trends.
• Support sorting and rework teams as needed.
• Comply with all health, safety and quality policies.

Skills

SolidWorks

MS Office

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Communication

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Automotive exp

Tensile testing

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Job description

Reports directly to the Quality Manager. The ideal candidate for this position has to be driven, motivated and be a willing contributor to the development of the quality department. This individual should be open to learn and work as one in a team. The candidate has to be a \"solution finder\" and thrive in challenging situations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Co-op are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Generate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Standard Work Instructions (SWI's) for key functions in the department.
• Undertake and complete short term projects assigned by the Quality Engineer
• Involved in the NCR process to determine effective root causes and implement successful corrective actions
• Ability to design, fabricate and implement check gages i.e. GO/NOGO gages
• Develop and review control plans, process flows, and PFMEAs
• Develop boundary samples and other visual aids
• Assist the Quality Engineer with completion of PPAP's in timely manner
• Calibration of various tools and gauges, as requested
• Update existing ISO forms, documents and work instructions
• Interface with all departments within the company
• Strengthen and streamline existing processes through continuous improvement
• Develop and conduct capability studies, analyze statistical data for trends
• Provide support sorting teams and rework teams members
• Comply with all health and safety policies
• Comply with all quality related policies, procedures and system requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Attending a degree program or equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering field Education
  

Technical Skills/Competence

• Highly motivated and driven individual
• Must be able to multi task and operate to deadlines
• Must have strong hands on experience using Solidworks
• Must be proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Strong Communication skills
• Familiar with measuring instruments and able to read blue prints.
• Self-starter working with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of tensile testing an asset,
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment an asset

The expected hourly rate for this position is $19.25 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

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