Quality Assurance Technician - Weld

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

Position Summary:

The vital importance of this role will be to ensure accuracy and detailed quality inspections. This position will be responsible for investigating quality issues as they arise and must be able to report findings as well as work with cell and project teams to develop solutions. 

What you will do: 

• Understand the Quality system and follow documented processes and procedures. 

• Perform QA inspections in-station, gateways and Final Verification and document snags as well as receiving inspections. 

• Work with customers and property inspectors to address quality concerns.    

• Investigate quality issues that may arise on the production floor and be able to report out findings clearly. 

• Write reject tags for non-conforming product and follow them through to closure. 

• Use business systems such as Oracle, TeamCenter, and Live QA. 

• Collect, organize and analyze data to resolve quality issues and provide reports to communicate accordingly.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Fundamental understanding of quality techniques, processes and approaches with ability to make decisions.

2. Currently certified or have the ability to successfully become certified in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, proper use of

liquid penetrate and magnetic particle inspections.

3. Currently certified or have the ability to successfully become certified in the New Flyer required CWB Weld Certification

Tests.

4. Must be knowledgeable of the American Welding Standard (AWS) weld symbols and what they represent.

5. Effectively work with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.

6. Able to work in a team environment, working with others to identify, contain and determine solutions to eliminate issues.

7. Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written formats to convey quality information and data.

8. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and standards for inspection purposes.

9. Conduct inspections of assemblies, sub-assemblies and/or installations using appropriate methods, identifying correct marks

where necessary, accurately recording data and maintaining documentation.

10. Perform measurements on parts utilizing measuring tools including quality test equipment as specified below.

11. Able to evaluate suspect parts and assemblies and disposition non-conforming parts.

12. Investigate and determine root cause of recurring part issues, process issues, workmanship issues and supplier related issues.

13. Initiative to follow through on quality related issues from initial identification through corrective action and follow up auditing.

14. Be efficient and complete all work required in time allotted.

15. Available to work overtime and weekends as necessary when workload justifies additional time.

16. Attend all related meetings that pertain to assigned work area.

17. Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing principals, specifically the 5S program and how it applies to a factory environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education (Required Education Only)

• 2 Year Degree and/or relevant Technical Training or relevant workplace experience.
• Experience/Knowledge (Required Experience/Knowledge Only) Prefer 5 years of manufacturing related experience with direct experience in quality control and weld processes.

Equipment/Machines Used

• Computer, telephone, copy machine, calculator.
• Measuring equipment: Rulers/scales, calipers, micrometers, and various check gauges.
• Black light, mil gauge, borescope camera.

Specific Job Skills (eg. computer skills, communication, motivation, organizational skills)

• Thorough understanding and ability to effectively use Microsoft computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask
• Be organized.

Travel (indicate % of time required travel)

• 0-10%, some travel may be required. Physical Activity/Requirements · On feet most of day, walking, standing and climbing ladders
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match

·       Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world

• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

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Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer.  Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.