Quality inspector, Parts

 Reference Number : 741 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $71 971 - $88 906

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 04/07/2025

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Reporting to the Senior Specialist, Quality System, the incumbent performs quality inspection of parts/products when received in VIA warehouse and other parts as required. They will report any non-conformity and will follow up the supplier quality performance. They will also contribute to various continuous improvement initiative and implementation of quality department procedures.

Responsabilities:

Parts Receiving Inspection:

• Perform & manage the incoming inspection» of parts/products and systems delivered by suppliers (internal/external) to VIA Rail using the appropriate procedures;
• Manage and follow up non-conformance per NCR process until resolution of parts/products and systems received from suppliers (internal/external);
• Ensure non-conformances identified are rectified with the implementation of corrective actions following NCR process;
• Participate on supplier qualification audits per (Quality Management System) new supplier qualification process;
• Analyze the inspected parts quality and supplier performance, develop and present appropriate KPI.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuous improvement of the « Receiving Inspection Procedure » and audit process efficiency;
• Manage and contribute to various continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment maintenance operational efficiency in maintenance facilities.

Management meetings and reporting:

• Produce and update various audit and qualification reports with KPIs for management.

Requirements:

• College Diploma (DEC) technical or similar discipline.
• 5-10 years experience in a similar role (railroad and/or heavy transport industry or similar industry is an asset);
• Experience on dimensional measurement process, classical tools and CMM;
• Good knowledge on reading drawings, geometrical dimension and tolerancing (GD&T) ASME 14.5;
• Strong computer knowledge, in particular Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft suite (knowing software engineering tools is an asset);
• Bilingual (In Quebec; oral and written), with strong competencies for technical writing;
• Available to travel on an occasional basis. Work mainly on day shift but could work on evening and night shifts exceptionally for operational needs.

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