Quality Inspector

NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis. It will be Canada's first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor, Ontario. The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity in excess of 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas.

At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring the product standards by inspecting, measuring and testing of materials and parts during the manufacturing process. Responsibilities also includes conducting quality checks, basic lab equipment maintenance, and engage in troubleshooting throughout the production process. Additionally, this role is also involved in disassembling and disposing of scrap materials, filling out reports and escalating results to appropriate team members. The Quality Inspector will serve as a cross-functional member across all Quality Departments, collaborating to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of incoming parts and materials ensuring specification standards.
• Approves or Rejects incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests.
• Ability to follow, comprehend and execute work instructions.
• Document and communicate quality findings on parts and materials.
• Collect defective parts and materials, secure in designated areas.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing daily procedures.
• Report investigation/test/containment results in a clear, concise, and timely manner to the appropriate Supervisor(s).
• Ability to work well with others.
• Construct and maintain strong relationships. The inspector will interact with cross-functional teams at the company to ensure the business meets or exceeds expectations.
• Verifying data to ensure a quality product.
• Being self-motivated to work individually on tasks while communicating with your team.
• Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity.
• Analyze data from measuring devices.
• Complete daily audits, as required by the position.
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe working environment.
• Utilize a variety of required PPE to ensure your safety within the plant, during the incoming process. Our positions require at least some and up to all of the following: Nitrile gloves, lab coat, safety glasses, P95 Particulate mask, disposable sleeves, goggles, face shield, cryogen apron, gloves, and Ansell gloves etc…
• Shows up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness in accordance with 3R5S Standards:
• Right Location, Right Quality, Right Container
• Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• College Diploma is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in a fast-paced environment (Manufacturing, laboratory, retail, fast-food, etc).
• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, computers, calipers, and other measuring instruments
• Working understanding of basic statistical concepts and methods.
• Knowledge of quality control tools and techniques is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Flexible to work varying shifts to support production schedules including day and night shift on a rotating schedule.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, graphs, manuals, and measurements is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.
• Dexterity, physical strength, and physical stamina
• Ability to distinguish and differentiate between various colors accurately, as this is essential for quality control.
• Strong ability to read and interpret small measurements (e.g., in millimeters or fractions of an inch) with precision, ensuring accuracy in tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.