Quality Assurance Technician

NFI Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401k with match

Competitive wages

Career advancement

Employee training

Company events

Job summary

CARFAIR – QA Technician is a role within the NFI Group family aimed at ensuring quality in fiberglass parts. The technician will audit, inspect, and test processes to meet specifications, supporting ISO standards and continuous improvement efforts.

The position emphasizes hands-on verification, documentation, and collaboration with teams to uphold quality across production lines and customer deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school completion or equivalent required.
• ASQ CQT certification preferred for the role.
• Experience with quality systems and ISO standards is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Audit and inspect fiberglass parts to verify quality against specifications.
• Perform final product verification prior to shipping.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce defects internally and externally.
• Maintain documentation to support ISO certification and disposition production material.
• Conduct process audits to ensure Work Instructions are followed.

Skills

Quality experience

ASQ CQT

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment

Excel basics

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Diversity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CARFAIR – QA TECHNICIAN (STARTING $22.35/hr)

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), and Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA).

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for supporting the verification of quality processes and procedures of fiberglass parts through auditing, inspecting and testing to ensure parts meet specifications and quality standards before being sent to the customer.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Understand the Quality system and follow documented processes and procedures.


• Perform inspection of final product prior to shipping to the customer


• Propose product or process improvements that will minimize quality defects, both internal and External


• Perform final product verification per product and process


• Provide support and documentation required to maintain ISO certification; authority to disposition production material


• Ensures that all Documented Work Instructions are followed and have been implemented as they apply to our Quality System by conducting Process Audits


• Identify and quarantine non-conforming material


• Review department systems to improve processes and procedures; eliminate non-value added activities.


• Ensure that the finish on all parts is cosmetically acceptable to standards i.e. Automotive, Paint, or Industrial.


• Fixture Calibration (Including but not limited to dimensional checks of parts or fixtures, maintenance of fixtures, maintain Gage Recall, review calibration schedules and status)


• Follow correct procedures in regard to ISO 9001 Standards.


• Perform other related and non-related duties as assigned through on-the-job training

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Knowledge of relevant measuring equipment as applicable to the product


• Computer literacy – basic typing / e‑mail, Word, Excel.


• Communication: Communicates effectively with others both orally and in writing


• Problem Solving: Finds a solution or deals proactively with work related problems


• Uses knowledge of root cause of quality issues that arise to help eliminate defect & uses proper procedure to fix defect.


• Self‑Motivated: Internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability


• Diversity Oriented: Works effectively in a diverse workforce


• Ability to work in harmony with others.


• Uses safety guidelines & proper PPE to protect self and reminds others of importance.


• High school completion or the equivalent


• ASQ CQT (Certified Quality Technician) certification preferred


• Blueprint reading and understanding is essential


• 1+ years Quality experience desired

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• We offer competitive wages with potential increases at 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter.


• Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs.


• Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match!


• The ability to advance your career with a growing company.


• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.


• We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.