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Description:

Degelman Industries LP is searching for an individual to join our team as a Quality Assurance Technician. Degelman Industries LP is a vibrant company in the agricultural manufacturing industry known for leading innovation and quality products. 

Reports To: Quality Assurance Lead
 

Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician safeguards Degelman’s product quality through floor-level inspections, process audits, and non-conformance investigations. Collaborating across production, engineering, and supply chain teams, this role identifies quality gaps and drives effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) to ensure every customer receives reliable, field-ready equipment.

Responsibilities

• Capture quality information, such as control plan data, receiving inspection data, first-part inspection audits, surface profile and dry film thickness (DFT) reports, pre-delivery inspections (PDI), etc.
• Respond to non-conformance reports (NCR) within 1 – 2 business days, coordinating the identification, containment and disposition of non-conforming material (repair, replacement, or use-as-is decisions).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on non-conformances in collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain vendors. Document and implement CAPA.
• Analyze quality data and key performance indicator (KPI) trends to identify systemic risks and recurring problems; escalate to QA Lead with supporting data.
• Make quality status visible, maintaining reports and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Maintain and perform process audits to ensure quality standards are consistently met, and that corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) remain effective.
• Perform routine calibration and documentation for all measurement tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the company.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. Able to deliver quality decisions calmly and clearly under production pressure.
• Experience reading manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Enjoy problem-solving mechanical issues and coming up with practical solutions.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology (Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical) or equivalent hands-on experience (formal credentials are not required if matched by relevant experience).
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS).
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies (5-why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Skill in the use of inspection instruments (Calipers, Micrometers, CMM).
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles (6S, Kaizen, TIMWOODS).

Work Conditions

• Work Setting: Primarily on the production floor; some time in office/QA lab settings. Exposure to manufacturing noise, dust, and equipment typical of a metal fabrication and assembly facility. PPE required on the floor.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required (e.g., supplier visits, multi-site quality initiatives). Not a regular part of the role.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard 8-hour days. Flexibility required during production peaks or quality events.
• Employment Term: Full-time, permanent.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to the Human Resources department or to  employment@degelman.com. This job opening is also posted on the Degelman Careers site and on SaskJobs, and applications may also be sent through these online platforms.

We would like to thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.