Associate - Quality Control

About the job

As Quality Control Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining a Quality Plan with our customers to cover an inspection process of materials and/or products for conformance to specifications. You will also be responsible of quality control processes, covering support for customers’ non-conformity investigation and solution, as well production processes, including the eventual support to customers related to testing techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain the quality control requirements based on customer's documents, as well applicable to industry standards, to assure the quality of products the first time.

• Verify product/material meets requirements of CSA specifications and customer’s unique specifications. Compares products with work order and drawing for conformance.

• Maintain all testing/calibration of equipment.

• Maintain up-to-date records of required third party inspections and calibrations of testing equipment.

• Examine product/material for defects. Reject defective product/materials and records type of defect.

• Monitor performance in required areas and according to agreed-upon standards.

• Work with customers and suppliers where quality issues are impacted and/or affected.

• Process sales orders and pulls inventory. Package and protect product, as required.

• Maintain database (MS Excel).

• Develop/improve internal and external processes and procedures.

• Host internal and external audits to meet ISO 9001 std.

• Other duties and tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

• 2+ years of industry experience preferred

• 2+ years of quality assurance / control experience preferred

• ISO 9001 Auditor experience preferred

• Working knowledge of a computer-based ERP systems preferred

• Working knowledge of quality management systems preferred

• Knowledge of 6 Sigma and or Lean Manufacturing Principals preferred

• Strong working knowledge of medium and high voltage electrical components preferred

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, datasheets and technical documentation

• Ability read test reports and make appropriate and accurate recommendations

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Excellent English written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated experience knowledge of Supply Chain processes, such as Sales and Operations Planning, MRP, Forecasting, Demand and Supply Planning, Indirect Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics.

• Experience with supply chain applications for Planning, Inventory Optimization and Network Design (Blue Yonder, JDC, Tools Group, O9, Oracle, SAP, SAS, APO)

• Excellent communication and support skills. Ability to explain complex concepts and analytics to non-technical audience. Translate user requirements into actionable data.

• Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data to tell relevant story

• Excellent multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritize and handle many projects at once with ever shifting priorities and deadlines with ability to track and manage progress.

• A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself and others; easily accepts constructive input from others and can lead cross functional teams to drive for best results in environment with competing objectives.

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About Us

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.