Mechanical Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector
SGS
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform tasks specified by his/her supervisor and/or department coordinator.
- Identify and analyse customer needs.
- Plan and prepare work to be completed onsite at the client’s location (documents, equipment).
- Ensure that all equipment necessary is in proper working condition and that the calibration is still valid.
- Consult with clients and/or suppliers to obtain information required for carrying out the work.
- Coordinate actions with the client and/or supplier with regards to the manufacturer’s project schedule.
- Ensure that onsite work completed at the client’s location is consistent with the mandate, is completed on time and is conducted in a professional manner with meticulous attention to detail in order to provide excellent service.
- Review quality plans provided by manufacturers and their subcontractors.
- Review purchase orders intended for suppliers.
- Review technical specifications.
- Review test reports.
- Verify the implementation of quality plans and applicable procedures.
- Verify manufacturing compliance with drawings and technical specifications.
- Perform visual and dimensional welding inspections according to the criteria specified in the quote.
- Verify actual work progress.
- Communicate with the client when requested by the manager and/or supervisor.
- Complete the necessary quality forms related to monitoring or inspection work.
- Ensure that suppliers issue a non-conformance report and send it to the client if non-conformance is identified.
- Notify the client should non-conformance be identified at a work site.
- Prepare non-conformance reports and forward them to the manufacturer when non-conformance is identified.
- Participate in factory meetings when manufacturing quality is on the agenda.
- Witness manufacturing testing and trial assemblies.
- Prepare clear and concise reports within the prescribed time frames (usually 24 hours after completion).
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing and photocopying documents and issuing certificates, complete special projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or metallurgy, or a college degree combined with significant and relevant experience may be considered as equivalent.
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of supervisory experience in a factory.
- W178.2 Welding Inspector Level II or III certified
- Knowledge of machining, certified as a NACE coating inspector, Qualified in non-destructive testing, ASME qualified (National Board, Authorized Inspection, Authorized Inspector Supervisor) and/or API qualified (510 – Pressure Vessels Inspector, 570 – Piping inspector or 936 – Refractory Inspector);
- Knowledge of materials processing techniques.
- Bilingual in French/English is a must.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.
- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.