QC Inspector - Receiving

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for ensuring all incoming materials, components, and equipment meet defined quality standards and specifications before release to production. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, supplier quality, and overall manufacturing excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities

Incoming Inspection and Verification

Perform inspections of incoming materials, components, and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase requirements.

Verify dimensional, visual, and functional compliance using appropriate inspection tools.

Review certificates of conformance (CoCs), material test reports (MTRs), and Supplier documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Identify nonconforming materials and initiate containment actions.

Quality Control & Documentation

Accurately record inspection results in quality systems (ERP/MES or inspection databases).

Completed inspection reports and maintain traceability of materials and components.

Support maintenance of incoming inspection procedures, checklists, and work instructions.

Nonconformance Management

Raise and process Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) for rejected materials.

Evaluate disposition (use-as-is, rework, reject) in collaboration with Quality Engineering.

Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on corrective actions.

Supplier Quality Support

Provide feedback to Supplier Quality and Procurement on supplier performance.

Assist in supplier evaluation, audits, and development initiatives as needed.

Monitor recuring defects and identify trends in supplier quality issues.

Measurement & Equipment Handling

Uses and maintain precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and CMM (if applicable).

Ensure inspection tools are calibrated and in proper working condition.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Production teams.

Support material disposition decisions to minimize production delays while ensuring compliance.

Perform all duties in accordance with Silent‐Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to safe‐work practices.

Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Technical diploma, certification, or equivalent experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.

2 to 5 years of quality control or receiving inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; knowledge of GD&T and quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, API, or similar) preferred.

Proficient in inspection methods, measurement tools, and ERP/QMS systems.

Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Effective communicator with the ability to work independently, make sound quality decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Demonstrates accountability, integrity, a quality-focused mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Comfortable in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

• Document control systems proficiency; Microsoft Office.

Understanding of inspection workflows (assembly/electrical/welding) to validate completeness.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.

Works effectively on individual tasks, maintaining productivity and accountability with minimal supervision.

Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks, resolve issues, and consistently meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing/commercial/industrial environment with PPE.

Potential exposure to energized systems under controlled procedures.

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods throughout each shift.

Overtime may be available occasionally with work volume.

Contacts

Quality team, Electrical Leads, Production Supervisors, Engineering.

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.