Quality Assurance Technician

Brandt Industries Inc; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Learning opportunities

Career advancement

Benefits package

Retirement programs

Job summary

Brandt Industries Inc is seeking a QA-focused professional to develop quality plans and SOPs, train staff, and drive corrective actions across manufacturing sites.

You will audit processes, maintain QA metrics, and present monthly reports while investigating warranty claims and trends to implement preventative measures. A strong emphasis on QA over QC and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Impartial approach to drive quality and support stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for internal/external collaboration.
• Understanding of QA principles and adherence to standards.
• Ability to interpret codes, drawings and specifications accurately.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office for data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement Product Quality Plans and SOPs.
• Train staff on Quality Expectations and Processes.
• Facilitate NCR process and drive corrective actions.
• Achieve assigned Quality Goals and report monthly metrics.
• Audit processes and maintain location QA metrics.
• Investigate warranty claims and communicate with Operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Create and Implement Product Quality Plans.
• Create Inspection & Test Plans, SOP’s, and other Quality Assurance documents as necessary.
• Train new and existing staff on Quality Expectations & Processes.
• Facilitate the NCR process, which includes efficiently resolving all NCR’s and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Achievement of assigned Quality Goals.
• Work with other QA department staff and Brandt manufacturing locations.
• Audit processes/procedures to confirm conformance and present results.
• Maintain location specific Quality Metrics as identified by the QA manager.
• Present a monthly Quality Report for your corresponding manufacturing location.
• Investigate warranty claims and customer complaints as requested & communicate back to Operations.
• Identify warranty trends and implement preventative measures as requested.
• Perform tool and equipment calibrations as required.
• Utilize metrics to continuously improve enterprise performance.
• Assist in development of QA standards and procedures.
• Work with a focus on QA, not QC.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Look For

• Impartial people skills with an open mind to drive/assist stakeholders into seeking quality.
• Positive attitude aimed to maintain a high customer satisfaction level (internal and external).
• Required familiarity with QA principles and concepts.
• Able to accurately interpret codes, standards, specifications, and drawings.
• Have an understanding of continuous improvement.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Superior Microsoft Excel knowledge and abilities.
• Ability to work quickly, accurately, and thoroughly on multiple initiatives.
• Organized, diligent, and detailed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.