Quality Inspector

MED-ENG & PSP - THE SAFARILAND GROUP; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MED-ENG & PSP - THE SAFARILAND GROUP in Pembroke, ON seeks a Quality Control Inspector to perform incoming, in-process and final inspections, documenting non-conformances and assisting in investigations to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes inspection activities (85%) and corrective action support (15%), including handling return materials, creating Certificates of Conformance, communicating findings, and generating regular quality reports.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or diploma in a relevant discipline or MES knowledge preferred.
• ASQ certification (CMI/CQT) preferred.
• Experience with inspection and measurement tools in ISO 9001 manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of products and materials.
• Inspect shipments and control Certificates of Conformance.
• Document product issues and communicate findings to teams.
• Assist in creating inspection instructions and quality records.
• Collect data to drive continuous improvement in inspection techniques.
• Generate weekly/monthly quality reports.
• Support Corrective Action and NCR processes for inspection issues.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation & reporting

Interpreting drawings

Statistical process control

Spreadsheet skills

Teamwork

Root cause analysis

Education

Technical certificate/diploma in textile, mechanical, electronic or equivalent

ASQ: CMI/CQT preferred

Tools

Calibration tools (calipers, micrometers)

MES knowledge

Job description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

This position reports to the Quality Specialist and is responsible for QC inspections from incoming through to final inspections of outgoing orders. Documents and reports on any non-conforming materials/products and assists in investigating and resolving such issues.

B - RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Quality Control (85% of time)
• Conducts incoming inspection, in-process and final inspection of products and materials
• Conducts inspection of shipment, creates and controls Certificates of Conformance
• Conducts first-off inspection of production set-ups
• Documents product issues and communicates clearly to various personnel
• Assists in creating inspection instructions, records and quality documentation for products
• Assists in collecting data, such as inspection and test results, to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and inspection/test techniques
• Generates weekly/monthly reports based on Quality results.
• Corrective Action Support (15% of time)
• Responsible for inspection of return materials entering and leaving the Pembroke facility.
• Assists Customer Service in Ottawa facility by participating in root cause investigations on customer complaints and faulty products
• Initiates NCR’s for inspection issues

1) Education and Training

• Technical certificate/diploma in textile, mechanical, electronic or equivalent discipline, or combination of MES product knowledge and experience preferred.
• Health and Safety Training preferred.
• ASQ certification as Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI) and/or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred.

2) Experience

• 1-3 years experience in a quality inspection function in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the use of inspection, measuring and test tools, and calibration practices and equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Exposure to statistical process control (control charts) in a manufacturing environment.

3) Other Skills and Abilities

• Independently manage and organize multiple work activities in order to meet or exceed established deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent people/team skills with an ability to work cooperatively.
• Ability to describe or explain information and relay instructions to others.
• Ability to organize, document and present information.
• Interpret technical documents such as drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Functional computer skills including spreadsheets and databases.