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POSITION TITLE - Quality Assurance Technician

REPORTS TO - Quality Assurance Manager

LOCATION - Brampton, ON

WHO WE ARE

A time-tested pedigree in design, development, project management and high-quality manufacture, Horstman is the pre-eminent mobility solution provider in the global heavy armoured and tracked vehicle suspension market.

Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence drives our success and our ability to support armed forces around the world.

We design and manufacture suspension components for wheeled and tracked military vehicles and off-highway machines used in construction, forestry, mining and agriculture. These components include passive and semi-active dampers and hydro pneumatic struts. Horstman Canada is a CGRP-registered corporation and is a RENK group company.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Technician will be working with a QA team to ensure company and customer quality standards are being met. This position is ideal for detail-oriented, organized individuals who are interested in the wide-ranging responsibilities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

In this position you will be reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this position would be:

- Sample, test, and measure products to ensure they meet pre-determined quality standards
- Compare findings against customer, Company, and/or standard requirements
- Ensure products are in accordance with established tolerance for quality and performance
- Document all inspection activities, maintain accurate records, and provide input to the Quality and Production teams
- Issue non-conformance reports based on established quality levels




- Perform and generate inspection and test experiment reports
- Perform First Article Inspection (FAI's) or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) layouts as required
- Provide guidance to Production Workers, enabling them to perform the appropriate preliminary quality checks and inspections
- Provide input on quality issues to be addressed by the Production and Engineering departments
- Production audit testing on testing apparatus (such as MTS servo-hydraulic actuators)
- Perform other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIRED

Qualifications:

- Strong Analytical Skills
- Experience in Quality Management
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Experience in automotive or heavy vehicle industry is a plus
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or certification within related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality Assurance or similar role
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working in ISO 9001 registered company
- Canadian permanent residence or citizenship to work with CGRP requirements
- Ability to travel internationally
- Holds a valid Driving Licence

TECHNICAL & SOFT SKILLS

Skills:

- Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal
- Solid interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, problem solving,



time management and documentation skills

Competencies:

- Able to read and interpret Engineering drawings with a good understanding of GD&T;
- Able to setup and use precision measurement instruments (CMM, Hardness tester) to measure machined components
- Able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Able to troubleshoot with a high sense of urgency
- Must be mechanically inclined, with strong attention to details
- Motivated team player
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in quality department
- Working knowledge of database systems, statistical techniques, and ISO environments
- Strong understanding of standards specific to materials, heat treatment and surface finishing for steels
- Knowledge of APQP
- Knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing
- Understanding of problem-solving methodology (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) an asset

WHAT THIS JOB WILL BRING TO YOU

- Variety in day-to-day work in lab and office settings
- Exposure to R&D; and production environments and activities
- Exposure to automotive and defence industry processes

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Assurance Technician (Brampton)
🏢 Horstman canada
📍 Brampton