Quality Inspector

The New Era Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Era Group is seeking a qualified Quality Inspector to join our growing team in a dual QA/QC and administrative role. You will report to the VP, General Manager, and QA Manager and drive quality assurance, control, and cross-functional support.

Responsibilities include planning QA/QC activities to meet ISO standards and customer expectations, mentoring QC staff, generating inspection reports, implementing Unipoint, and maintaining SOPs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a QA/QC role within a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, quality systems, and audit preparation.
• Proficiency in QA/QC reporting tools and software (Unipoint experience is an asset).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage documentation accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement aligned with company goals.
• Plan, manage, and execute QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of QC team members.
• Create and maintain dimensional inspection reports for in-process and final inspections.
• Assist in the implementation and training of Unipoint quality management software.
• Generate and manage internal/external non-conformance reports; liaise with customers and vendors as needed.
• Organize Final QA documentation and packages, including subcontractor inspection reports, MTRs, Certificates of Conformance, and ITPs.
• Conduct inspections and oversee acceptance of machined components and assemblies.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs with the QA Manager and leadership team.
• Support the development and maintenance of training matrices for staff, with an emphasis on safety.
• Contribute to supplier scorecards and performance metrics.

Skills

QA/QC

ISO standards

Unipoint

Leadership

Documentation

Cross-functional

Audits

Communication

Tools

Unipoint quality management software

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Quality Inspector to join our growing team. This dual-role position involves overseeing quality assurance and control operations while also supporting various administrative and cross-functional activities. The successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President, General Manager, and QA Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement aligned with company goals.
• Plan, manage, and execute QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of QC team members.
• Create and maintain dimensional inspection reports for in-process and final inspections.
• Assist in the implementation and training of Unipoint quality management software.
• Generate and manage internal/external non-conformance reports; liaise with customers and vendors as needed.
• Organize Final QA documentation and packages, including subcontractor inspection reports, MTRs, Certificates of Conformance, and ITPs.
• Conduct inspections and oversee acceptance of machined components and assemblies.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the QA Manager and leadership team.
• Support the development and maintenance of training matrices for staff, with an emphasis on safety.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• All other duties as assigned.

General Administration & Cross-Functional Support

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Collaborate with departments including HR, Estimating, Scheduling, Finance, and Logistics.
• Provide administrative support as required to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Aid in facilitating AR/AP necessary
• Aid in completing logistics and transportation paperwork when necessary

Qualifications & Requirements

• Prior experience in a QA/QC role within a machining or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, quality systems, and audit preparation.
• Proficiency in QA/QC reporting tools and software (Unipoint experience is an asset).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Adaptable and collaborative, with a willingness to assist across departments.