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Quality Control Specialist

Fine Machine Works - 3 Jobs
Calgary, AB
Posted 5 days ago
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Full-time
Entry Level

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist

Location: SE Calgary, Alberta

Company: Fine Machine Works Inc.

Job Type: Full-Time, on site.

Work Environment: Friendly, collaborative, and quality-driven CNC shop

About us:

Fine Machine Works Inc. is a precision CNC machining company based in SE Calgary, serving clients in various sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality components with precision, consistency, and integrity. Our team-oriented culture fosters innovation, quality craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Control Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards, with a strong emphasis on ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. This role involves supporting the implementation, certification, and maintenance of quality systems, mentoring inspection staff, and participating hands-on in the quality control process throughout production and final checks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
  • Mentor and support inspection team members, promoting quality awareness and best practices across the shop floor.
  • Monitor and oversee final product quality checks to ensure conformance to specifications and customer requirements.
  • Actively participate in quality control processes, including first article inspections (FAI), in-process, and final inspections of CNC machined components.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications to validate product conformance.
  • Maintain and improve quality documentation, including quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and records.
  • Conduct internal audits, support external audits (including customer and certification audits), and track corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with production and other teams to address quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Monitor and maintain calibration programs for measuring tools and equipment.
  • Develop and implement quality control plans and process improvement initiatives.
  • Train and coach team members on quality processes, documentation, and standards.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Quality Control, or Business.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role in a CNC machining environment.
  • Proven experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 implementation, certification, and maintenance.
  • Strong understanding of precision machining, inspection methods, and quality tools (micrometers, calipers, CMM, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Experience with quality software and data collection tools is an asset.
  • Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQI/CQE) are an asset.

Why Join Fine Machine Works?

  • Great work environment built on respect, craftsmanship, and collaboration
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in diverse sectors
  • Be part of a growing and quality-driven organization
  • Competitive compensation and potential for growth

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