Quality Assurance Technician - Jobs in Saanichton, BC

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Company OverviewRedlen Technologies’ genesis lies in the foundational work of its Co-Founder Bob Redden who undertook a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) challenge of growing crystalline materials in microgravity on the Mir and the International Space Station (ISS).Starting from an original team of five to over 200 employees today, Redlen has continued to innovate and improve the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process for its world-leading Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, used in Medical Imaging, Security Imaging and Non-Destructive Testing. Redlen’s technology is enabling a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners - equivalent in scope and scale to the leap from black and white TVs to high definition 4K LED displays – improving image resolution and diagnostic accuracy, all the while substantially reducing radiation dose.The team has grown from 50 to 200 employees in the recent past as it has secured design wins with major Fortune 500 industry customers in the medical and security industries. It plans to grow to 400 people and double its Victoria footprint in the next few years. Redlen’s impressive technical leadership and innovation led global medical equipment leader Canon Inc. to acquire Redlen for $430M in 2021 - a huge win for the B.C. tech industry.Redlen has received numerous awards and accolades and prides itself on being a great place to work for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) roles, and for being an equal opportunity employer.Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the successful applicant will assume a key role in identifying and containing non-conforming parts, processes & product from being shipped to the customer.Key responsibilities include:Perform inspections of purchased parts/materials, subassemblies and finished company products according to defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/or electrical measurements;Setup inspection criteria and record lot/batch inspection results;Prepare & distribute Inspection Reports for non-conforming lots/batches and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), as required;Coordinate with internal depts. i.e. Purchasing, Manufacturing and R&D with regards to the disposition of non-conforming lots/batches;Input inspection data, analyze and prepare charts;Setup and control inspection tools & equipment;Assist in the writing and updating of inspection procedures, protocols and checklists;Perform In-Process Inspections of key processes according to predefined checklists;Issue Temporary Deviation Notices (TDN), as required;Verify & submit for approval shipping documentation i.e. Certificate of Conformance (CofC) & Test Reports, as required;Coordinate with receiving personnel to control non-conforming materials going into and out of quarantine;Perform Material Review Board (MRB) activities;Support the development of the Quality Management System (QMS) through;Conducting internal audits, Identify problems and make improvements;Analyzing data and reporting results;Developing quality standards & procedures;Other duties and responsibilities as requiredWork with production management, Quality Assurance and Engineering to provide feedback to Production Technicians regarding accuracy of fabrication and assembly work instructions.ExperienceMinimum 8 yrs manufacturing or production oriented experience, with 2+ years in a quality inspector/technician functionExperience with MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is a mustMust have good English written and verbal communication skillsMechanical aptitude desiredWorking knowledge of measurement instrumentsSkills/Additional requirements:Must possess excellent oral and written communications skillsAttention to detail and accuracy a mustDemonstrate positive attitude and self-motivationMust be able to read drawingsEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentQuick Apply

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