Quality Assurance Leader

Carfair Composites® is a leader in fiber-reinforced plastic design and composite technologies. Carfair Composites is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, operating in five manufacturing and distribution centers across North America, including Winnipeg, MB, St. Cloud, MN, and Anniston, AL, Wausaukee, WI, and Gillett, WI. As a comprehensive manufacturer of engineered composite products, Carfair Composites supplies quality fiberglass components to the original equipment manufacturers operating in agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, commercial, food processing, and medical industries.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Your primary role will be to support the implementation and smooth functioning of the Carfair Quality Assurance program.

This position involves engaging with both internal team members and external customers.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Training Provided – We’ll show you everything you need to know!
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with that includes medical, dental, vision, GRRSP plan, life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Friendly Work Environment - Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment through variety of in-house training initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Be the visible first point of contact on-site at the customer’s facility.
• Build and maintain front-line customer contact and relationship to aid in root cause analysis of issues.
• Investigate the issue and report back to the Carfair facility.
• Collect objective data to confirm the validity of issues/effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Coordinate on-site rework as required and oversee the quality of the rework.
• Run the daily MRB meeting within the facility.
• Interact with manufacturing and leadership to communicate issues and work through problem resolution. Gain feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Perform internal audits as scheduled.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Drive and sustain all elements of the Carfair Operational Excellence program (OpEx) within your assigned group, with particular focus on 5S as its foundation, as elements of this program are introduced.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 3+ years within a manufacturing business environment.

• 1+ years of managing quality function within a manufacturing environment.

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• ASQ certification(s) desired.
• Computer skills, advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint), excellent speaking/communication, and organizational skills.
• Up to <5%. Most travel is local during the business day

OUR WHY: 

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.