Quality Assurance Technician 1 - CA - 6019

Châteauguay, QC, Canada

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Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 6, 2026

Original job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Quality Assurance Technician 1 - CA - 6019

Your Role

Reporting to the Quality Director, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring product compliance and supporting activities that contribute to maintaining an effective quality management system.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inspections and verifications on products during production and on finished goods.
Verify product compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, standards, and procedures.
Identify, document, and follow up on nonconformities.
Participate in quality investigations, root cause analyses (RCCA), and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure proper control of quality documentation and traceability of records.
Conduct internal process and product audits, as required.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and optimizing processes.
Contribute to employee training and awareness regarding quality requirements.
Prepare and communicate quality performance indicators.
Comply with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Experience and Education

College diploma (DEC) in industrial engineering, quality assurance, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of experience in quality within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Knowledge of quality tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa, RCCA, CAPA, SPC, and related methodologies.
Good knowledge of measuring and inspection tools.
Proficiency in reading drawings and technical specifications.
Knowledge of applicable quality standards, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or other relevant standards depending on the industry.
Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to interpret manufacturing drawings.
Good command of French and English, both spoken and written; English is required for daily communications with sister companies located in the United States.

Working Conditions

Salary based on experience.
Regular work week of 37.5 hours, on-site.
Comprehensive group insurance program, including an RRSP.
Additional benefits in accordance with company policies.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for performing product inspections, verifying compliance with specifications, and documenting nonconformities. They will also participate in quality investigations, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in industrial, quality, or mechanical engineering and possess at least three years of experience in a manufacturing quality role. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and knowledge of quality methodologies like RCCA, CAPA, and ISO standards are required.

Skills

Quality assurance
Inspection
Root cause analysis
Corrective and preventive actions
ISO 9001
AS9100
Technical drawing interpretation
Microsoft Office
5 Whys
Ishikawa
SPC
CAPA
Process auditing
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Teamwork

Benefits

RRSP

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Quality Assurance
Manufacturing
ISO 9001
AS9100
RCCA
CAPA
SPC
5 Whys
Ishikawa
Technical Drawings
Inspection
Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microsoft Office
Quality Management System
Traceability
Root Cause Analysis
Process Audit

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