Traffic Control Person (TCP)

district west vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PHSP health, dental & vision

Stock Options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Casual Dress

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Zaber is seeking a QC Technologist to join our Incoming Quality Control (IQC) team in Vancouver. You will be the first line of defense, ensuring that received components meet specifications and support continuous improvement across engineering, machining, and manufacturing processes.

Key duties include designing inspection fixtures in SolidWorks, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to resolve non-conformances, and performing precise visual, dimensional, and functional inspections with

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or proven hands-on experience in related fields.
• Hands-on experience in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or machine shop environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and common defects for metal and plastic parts, and the ability to read engineering drawings
• Aptitude for building relationships and collaborating to solve complex problems
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills; drive to identify root causes and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product managers, Sustaining Engineering, and machine shop to resolve recurring quality issues and optimize QC processes.
• Design and develop inspection fixtures, jigs, and gauges using SolidWorks to improve measurement accuracy.
• Act as technical contact for external vendors; issue NCRs and drive corrective/actions with suppliers to resolve root causes.
• Perform detailed visual, dimensional, and functional inspections with precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM).

Skills

Quality control experience

Reading engineering drawings

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

CMM

Job description

Zaber is looking for a Quality Control Technologist to join our Incoming Quality Control (IQC) team.In this role, you will be the first line of defense, ensuring that all received components meet o...

The IQC team collaborates with external vendors, product managers, engineers and our internal machine shop to resolve technical issues. We drive continuous improvement in engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, part manufacturability, and overall workflow.

Zaber makes cutting-edge, precision robotics for industry-leading customers at industry-leading lead times. Our mission is to lower the barriers to precision motion control and automation, enabling our customers to advance science and technology. Through your role, you will advance this goal by ensuring our components remain of high quality, allowing the rest of Operations to build and sell products that perform as expected.

As a QC Technologist, you will:

• Partner with product managers, the Sustaining Engineering team, and the internal machine shop to resolve recurring quality issues, improve engineering drawings, enhance part manufacturability, and optimize processes in the QC department.
• Design and develop custom inspection fixtures, jigs, and gauges using SolidWorks to streamline inspection processes and improve measurement accuracy.
• Act as one of our technical points of contact for external vendors regarding non-conforming parts and in-process troubleshooting. Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), request Corrective and Preventive Actions, and work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve root causes of defects.
• Perform detailed visual, dimensional, and functional inspections with precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, etc.)

You’re the ideal QC Technologist if you have:

• A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or proven hands-on experience in related fields.
• Hands-on experience in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or machine shop environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and common defects for metal and plastic parts, and a high level of competence in reading engineering drawings
• An aptitude for building relationships and collaborating with others to solve complex problems
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. You notice when something is not right and are enthusiastic about finding the root cause and making improvements.

The following experience would be considered an asset:

• Understanding of machine shop workflows, routing, and operations and/or manufacturing cost estimating or quoting.
• Familiarity with complex GD&T standards
• Programming or operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Managing vendor relations and onboarding
• Evaluating or troubleshooting electromechanical system components, such as motors, PCBs, lead screws, and belt drives

Recruiter Role Details:

• The starting wage for the role is $35-$49 depending on experience
• Type: Full-time, Permanent, Onsite
• Selected Benefits: PHSP (health, dental & vision), Stock Options & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off, Casual Dress, Commuter Benefits, EAP