Technician Sr, Quality Assurance

What are your contributions to the team?

• Technicians conduct analysis, trend identification and root cause, of non-conformances such as QIR, CAB, snags and RNCs Analyses existing quality techniques; develops and pre[1]pares new or revised quality techniques and other like instructions.
• Recognizes the need for and initiates corrective and preventive action(s) for product or process discrepancies.
• Reviews production documentation for compliance and adequacy of inspection call outs and as necessary, develops required inspection criteria for the production of quality products
• May review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure that all necessary Quality requirements have been included and may recommend changes to Quality or Engineering Management.
• Reviews production standards and Functional Test Procedures for correct inclusion of Quality System requirements.
• May act as an Authorized Quality representative on the Material Review Board (MRB)*
• Performs other clearly related duties as assigned.
• Write NOE to support product integrity coordinators for Toronto site.
• Actions Quality Investigation Reports (QIR) and provides response of corrective and preventive action(s), taking input from inter-site and Supplier Compliance and report(s) to field services, as required.
• Initiates containment or documentations as required including RFQS. Ensure QIR records are maintained and accessible to everyone.
• Inter-site and finishing centers CAB (Corrective Action Board) containment and closure; of issues that are assigned Toronto responsibility.
• Liaise with other departments (Methods, Engineering, Operations, Supplier Compliance, etc.) to resolve CAB issues.
• Complete Line Strike using existing evidence(s), evidence(s) supplied by other functions or by validating themselves.
• Raise Line-Checks based on disclosures or notifications.
• Define problem statement, conduct potential root cause analysis, initiate corrective action work, and follow up on the updates and do validation of corrective actions until closure.
• May participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen activities
• Provide technical input for BCSR (cost of poor quality) for Quality issues.
• Participate in PFMEA Ensure Quality issues are addressed in PFMEA
• Review supplier delivery documentation for reconciliation
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• As assigned, perform investigation and resolution of serialization issues where processes have resulted in an error
• Prepare and modify site specific Toronto Quality instructions.
• It is recognized that the duties related to Material Review Board (MRB) may also be performed by the 845 classifications from Local 112

How to thrive in this role?

• Requires a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Quality, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• This will be combined with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Code 1006 Quality Assurance Technician Jr or equivalent.

• Requires an in-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, industry standards, practices and specifications.
• Must be a sight-reader of drawings.
• Must be cognizant of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Familiarization with regulatory requirements is a strong asset. Must be familiar with Engineering, Methods, Work and Material Planning and how they relate to Quality activities.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of computer applications including word processing and databases.
• Able to work in a team environment and must possess team facilitation skills.
• Requires good organizational skills and the ability to set and prioritize tasks and the ability to work independently.