Testing Lead

Specific Accountabilities

• Ensure crew arrives on time, ready, and fit for duty at the start of each shift.
• Inspect production material as assigned for defects as trained.
• Host a start of shift meeting with crew at start of shift to delegate work for the shift.
• Review any job related issues or safety concerns.
• Ensure workers have proper material and tools to complete daily tasks.
• Train new employees in job duties.
• Ensure workers are wearing proper PPE and working in a safe manner.
• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work.
• Ensure workers are following scheduled break times.
• Remove defective items from production, designating reason for removal.
• Report defects to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Perform internal QA audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedures.
• Auxiliary with the maintenance of QA monitoring programs, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating quality control tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) into processes.
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.

Working Conditions

• This position requires shop work.
• When working in the shop, one must exercise caution as this environment presents many naturally-occurring and potentially worker-produced hazards including small or large projectiles, contamination with toxic gasses/liquids, impalement, crushing, electrocution, explosion, immolation, decapitation and asphyxiation.
• Safety policies must be always adhered to.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed boots, and others) must be always worn where required.

Education And Experience

• Post-Secondary Education in an appropriate field or a combination of education and experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of electrical experience.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies preferred.
• Practical experience with risk management, product testing, capability studies, and control plans.
• Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques and Lean Manufacturing are desirable.
• Highly motivated and self-directed capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
• Able to interface directly with cross-functional teams.
• Able to manage change on the floor and work well with shift supervisors.
• Able to review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, and design documents.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Clear and concise communication ability.