We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector/IST Operator to join our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario!

Location: Ottawa, ON

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I  Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

The Quality Inspector/IST Operator will maintain an organized system for the handling of the following:

Product and raw material inspection

Inspection defect analysis reports

Certificates of Conformance forms (C of C)

Surveillance Inspection Reports, checklists

Quality Control Surveillance Reports

Inspection Logs

All quality/manufacturing documents for storage and retention, if necessary

Ensure that inspection targets, quality requirements and schedules are maintained

Provide recommendations for continuous improvements

Conduct surveillance inspections in the manufacturing areas to ensure compliance to manufacturing procedures

Contribute to a healthy, orderly, safe working environment through a positive attitude and constructive feedback

QC Inspectors/IST Operators may be trained to perform IST Testing to support manufacturing operations.

IST Testing Responsibilities:

Set up and perform tests using IST-HC Automated Test Equipment

Follow IST test protocols

Troubleshoot Testers periodically when issues arise. Feed back to Man Eng. any findings. Cables, Power Supply's etc.

Complete all logs and test reports as required by Manufacturing Engineer

Attend all IST-related MRB meetings to provide input and relay to group outcome of meetings

Interact with NPI and PWB Teams and Steering committees for IST process related issues and problems

Coordinate conference calls with the Supplier of the equipment as required and at any point request onsite visit from them and be the POC for those visits for IST Machine related upgrades and or any operating issues being seen by the IST Machines

Arrange appropriated Calibration/Maintenance schedules working directly with the ME support Team that will allow the Testers to see the least amount of down time during these mandatory efforts

Attend trainings and understand the test requirements for various IST coupon designs

Identify and document non-conforming products

Provide feedback on all IST-related issues to Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering and the IST group and make recommendations for continuous process improvements

What You Bring:

Technical Diploma in related field

2 - 4 years’ experience in quality inspection of military electronic products

Certified IPC-A-610

Good communication skills -- spoken and written

Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft Exchange)

SAP and EM Quality skills are an asset

Who We Are:

At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements.  Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications.  All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.

To learn more about Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division, please visit Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions | Engineered to Succeed (curtisswrightds.com)

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.