Quality Inspector

Better Mobility for Life

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

QA Inspector I

Quality

Sr. Quality Engineer

Non-exempt

Quality Inspectors will monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing parts.

Incoming Inspection and Testing: Inspect and test incoming materials, in-process and finished product per established procedures. Perform inspections in a timely manner to meet production scheduling and customer order requirements. Correctly set up and operate production testing equipment according to instructions. Have ability to review specifications on computer database.

Complaint and Product Return Investigations: Receive, inspect and test product returns following standard procedures, including returns for evaluations, customer complaints, and repair. Notify supervisor when new failure modes or new trends arise.

Nonconforming Product: Ensure materials or products not meeting specified requirements are withheld from use in manufacturing or distribution pending final disposition. Document nonconforming product identified at incoming or during manufacturing details and disposition decisions.

Electrical Assembly and Testing: Assemble various electrical components and subassemblies to produce pumps for powered mattresses. Perform testing as defined by procedures and work instructions to ensure product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards. Correctly set up and operate testing equipment according to instructions.

Production Support: Maintain cycle count of parts and notify supervisor when count is low. Perform product repairs for customer returns following standard procedures. Ensure records for all activities performed are documented accurately and completely. Ensure records are reviewed and signed‑off by supervisor and maintained in an orderly fashion.

Quality Assurance: Verify that product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards and specifications. Work with Production to identify process failures and/or potential improvements. Conduct regular Production audits to confirm quality checks are being performed as specified. Reviewing work instructions to ensure they are accurate and being followed. Assessing processes to identify potential improvements to quality and efficiency. Support the Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures.

Propose changes to existing procedures through supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

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Exceptional communication skills and the ability to both write and speak clearly and effectively. Comfortable with and capable of communicating successfully with internal and external customers. Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities. High level of initiative to complete tasks accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner. Mechanically inclined, preferably with experience using electronic and pneumatic equipment.

Knowledge of quality system requirements, such as ISO, FDA, etc. preferred. Experience in the operation of inspections equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.).

Ability and desire to work closely with others as an effective team player. Follows instructions and responds positively to management direction. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality across multiple departments and functions. Observes quality, safety, and security policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for own actions and edits work for accuracy. Commits to communicating and coordinating scheduling needs to ensure work is covered.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dimensional drawings/specifications and procedural manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

High School degree or GED preferred. 1 + years manufacturing employment preferred. If…