Grand Falls, NB (Enflo)
73 Industrial Road
Grand Falls, NB E3Y3V1, CAN

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Quality Technician is responsible for supporting, optimizing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes within a specialized PTFE and polymer production environment. This role integrates hands‑on production support with advanced engineering analysis to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and process reliability. This is a full‑time permanent position.

The position requires specialized expertise in PTFE skiving processes, including hands‑on and technical‑level knowledge of DBK skiving equipment. The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert in skiving operations, responsible for optimizing process parameters, improving efficiency, and ensuring precision in high-performance polymer production. They will play a key role in bridging production and engineering functions, ensuring that manufacturing systems operate efficiently while meeting strict quality and performance standards.

Enflo Canada is your local supplier for custom extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, machining, and advanced materials processing. Our experienced team and state‑of‑the‑art facilities ensure we can meet the most demanding specifications.

Status: Full time, permanent

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in the Enflo Canada RRSP program and supplemental group insurance through Desjardins during your enrollment period

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing Operations & Production Support

- Coordinate daily production activities to ensure effective workflow and on‑time completion of manufacturing schedules
- Act as a key liaison between production, quality, and engineering teams




- Monitor shop floor performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
- Support material flow, staging, and overall operational coordination

PTFE Skiving & DBK Process Expertise

- Serve as the subject matter expert for PTFE skiving operations, with a focus on DBK skiving equipment
- Lead the setup, calibration, and process optimization of DBK skiving machines to ensure consistent product quality and dimensional accuracy
- Develop and refine process parameters (speed, feed, blade configuration, material handling) to optimize efficiency and reduce scrap
- Analyze skiving performance data to identify process variability and implement corrective actions
- Troubleshoot complex skiving issues related to material behavior, tooling wear, and machine performance
- Establish standard operating procedures and best practices specific to DBK skiving processes
- Support training and technical guidance for operators on skiving‑related processes
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve skived product performance and consistency

CNC Machining & Manufacturing Support

- Collaborate closely with CNC lathe and milling operations to support production requirements
- Assist in tooling selection, setup validation, and machining process optimization
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T;,



and technical specifications to ensure compliance
- Provide hands‑on support for machining‑related problem‑solving

Quality Assurance, Testing & Validation

- Conduct in‑process and final inspections to verify product conformance to specifications
- Perform tensile strength and elongation testing on PTFE and related materials
- Utilize statistical tools such as SPC, regression analysis, and capability studies to monitor and improve processes
- Document and analyze test results, identifying trends and non‑conformances
- Support CAPA processes, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, SOPs, and applicable standards

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

- Design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, waste reduction, root cause analysis)
- Conduct time studies, process mapping, and bottleneck analysis
- Utilize simulation and modeling tools to evaluate and improve production systems
- Drive initiatives to improve throughput, reduce variability, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting

- Assist in diagnosing equipment failures and implementing corrective solutions
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Improve equipment reliability and operational uptime through engineering analysis

Documentation & Technical Reporting

- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, process flows, va

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