Are you looking for the most exciting challenge with a rapidly growing corporation in Canada and the US? Are you process-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you live in the details and look for opportunities to improve processes and results?

GN Corporations Inc. (GN) is an industry leader in manufacturing and assembly for the Oil and Gas, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense industries. GN manufactures quality products within its Canadian facility with its world class, advanced technology. GN 4.0 is leading the way in Industry 4.0 with many data driven and integrated platforms.

The Quality Manager, under the direction of the COO, will have a delegated authority, be very hands-on and will run a team responsible for inspecting products at different phases of the production cycle to ensure they meet or exceed a given set of standards. This includes maintaining quality control processes, analyzing the results, and giving feedback and guidance to the production and manufacturing/engineering departments. H/She will have strong organization skills, passion to create and follow processes, procedural discipline, and a strong quality background with proven results.

This role will be responsible to ensure outputs meet or exceed quality standards and customer requirements in accordance with GN’s quality procedures & work instructions, by effectively planning, coordinating, and managing quality control/assurance services for customer orders, company products to result in on-time delivery, product quality and cost-effective performance. H/She must also have a good understanding of the importance of GN’s Integrated Management System.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS PROFICIENCY:

In addition to GN Corporations Inc. corporate requirements and recommended industry practices, the Quality Manager must be knowledgeable in the following regulatory and international standards requirements:

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• CMM competencies with the equator faro arm, hexagon, ziess CMM
• Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.
• Assist with development of inspection procedures and requirements for finished and receiving products
• Inspect, test, and/or measure materials, components, assemblies, etc. and compare these items to applicable requirements (e.g., drawings, approved process documentation).
• Maintain quality control records (e.g., inspection records) in an accurate, well organized, and timely fashion for easy retrieval and audit.
• Participate in the review of design, manufacturing, purchasing, and test documentation to ensure conformance to quality control standards. (This can include review of drawings, specification sheets, production procedures, testing and inspection standards, supplier inspections and customer contract specifications).
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to develop and implement quality control tests, inspect products at various stages, and write reports documenting issues (e.g., review manufacturing and assembly instructions for adequate point of inspection operations).
• Manage first article and local supplier source inspections, incoming, in process and final product inspection.
• Prepare and review quality metrics. Report serious or repeated product quality deficiencies. Recommends corrective actions or plans/programs for overall defect reductions in products.
• Maintain test equipment and cleanliness of the Quality Assurance Lab that include responsibility for in-house calibration program.
• Investigate, disposition, and conduct root cause and corrective actions.
• Assist with auditing, writing, revising, and verifying quality standards and developing forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data.
• Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Establishes, monitors, and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies (i.e., make sure the right parameters are being measured).
• Other activities as required to support company objectives.
• Assist in resolving process and product quality issues and recommend measures to continually improve productivity.
• Promote customer focus throughout the organization with emphasis on process approach and risk-based thinking.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Occupational Health and Safety – Understanding and applying the GN Corporations Inc. Health and Safety policy as well as being responsible for his/her own health and safety at work, to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission.
• Industry Standards and Regulations – Being familiar with all relevant industry standards, recommended practices, and regulations. Monitoring self-compliance with company, industry and government requirements as well as promoting their acceptance in all aspects of GN’s business-related activities.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5-7 years’ combined experience in the quality field that preferably includes a supervisory role or quality assurance technician, etc.

• Strong desired to create and improve processes.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use measuring devices (e.g., gauges, meters, and calipers).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

GN Corporations Inc. is a proud Alberta corporation, in operation for over 50 years headquartered at 2873 Kingsview Blvd SE, Airdrie, Alberta, T4A 0E1, Canada.

We will be expanding our operations in the coming year to include Texas, USA. GN boasts an incredible organization filled with operators from over 42 countries. GN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GN Offers:

• $95-$120K competitive salary,
• Company medical, dental, and vision plan,
• RSP matching program,

Endless opportunities to take part in job related training and development.