Quality Inspector

Safarilan; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Safarilan is seeking a Quality Inspector to manage incoming, in-process and final inspections, ensuring conformance of materials and products. You will document non-conformances and assist investigations, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role also involves generating inspection records, controlling Certificates of Conformance, and coordinating with Customer Service for root-cause analyses of customer complaints. Strong IPC and data-collection skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a quality inspection function in ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Experience using inspection, measuring and test tools and calibration practices and equipment (calipers, micrometers).
• Exposure to statistical process control (control charts) in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC inspections from incoming to final inspection of orders.
• Document and report non-conforming materials/products; assist investigations and corrective actions.
• Create inspection instructions, records and quality documentation.
• Collect data from inspections to drive continuous improvement.
• Generate weekly/monthly quality reports.
• Inspect return materials at Pembroke facility; support root cause investigations with Customer Service in Ottawa.

Skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Reading schematics

Computer skills (spreadsheets & DBs)

Education

Technical certificate/diploma in textile/mechanical/electronic

ASQ certification (CMI/CQT) preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Inspection tools

Statistical process control charts

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.