Quality Control Technician

General Accountability 

Support the Manufacturing, Materials Group and Quality department as required in all aspects of inventory management, quality control, quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Contribute to a positive, high-performance team environment.

Provide support to manufacturing and purchasing through inspection and auditing of incoming material for conformance to product specification, purchasing specifications, as well as Food and Drug Administration to GMPs and ISO 13485.

Performs timely First Article Inspections, and Incoming Inspections using mechanical and measuring equipment to ensure conformance to part/product specifications and requirements.

Maintain control of equipment requiring calibration and preventative maintenance. Coordinate calibration of equipment with manufacturing engineers and procurement team. Coordinate preventative maintenance work with manufacturing engineers.

Maintain control of materials used in manufacturing.

Prepare and review shipment of product to sterilization.

Actively supports quality control and continuous improvement through participation in engineering changes and other improvement programs.

Will also assist in supplier evaluation through data collection of inspection results.

May be required to do special testing, engineering support work, and other quality control and quality assurance activities.

Writes first article inspections, incoming inspections, work instructions, procedures, and special instructions as required.

Assists in In-process/Final Inspection as required.

Take on special assignments as warranted.

Work with receiving, finance and purchasing to reconcile discrepancies in receiving and invoicing.

Adheres to and supports the Quality Policy as well as all ISO-13485 Quality System procedures and guidelines.

Maintain Metrics.

Support Lean activities and initiatives.

Support EHS activities and initiatives.

May be asked to handle some shipping and receiving tasks.

Perform other duties/special projects as assigned.

Education

College or University Degree or at least 3 years of experience with inspecting parts using measurement equipment in an ISO 9001 environment.

Key Attributes

Exposure to ISO 9001 quality system minimum. Preferred, exposure to ISO 13485 standard.

Ability to read and understand part drawings and written specifications.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, etc.

Ability to interpret circuit schematics.

Employs a results-oriented work style and teamwork-oriented approach to meeting objectives.

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize duties, multi-task, and quickly assume new tasks to function productively in a fast-paced environment.

Proven ability to establish working relationships with design engineers, sustaining engineers, manufacturing engineers, production technicians, procurement team, QC personnel, and QA personnel.

Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Possess excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy.

We thank you for your interest in Profound Medical. Please note only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted.

The expected pay range for this role is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour CAD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors. This role may also be eligible for participation in the company’s benefits programs, such as a group RRSP and medical benefits paid by the employer.

We strive to promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.