About the role#
This is a full-time internship for a Quality Control Intern based in Montreal. You will support the quality assurance and logistics team by performing precise visual and dimensional inspections on products. This role requires a rigorous approach to documentation, measurement, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
What you'll do#
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections on parts and products.
- Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
- Record and analyze measurement results systematically.
- Identify and manage non-conformities.
- Draft and update technical and quality documentation, including reports and checklists.
- Archive and classify documents to meet traceability requirements.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of documentation procedures.
What you'll need#
- Technical knowledge in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial manufacturing.
- Experience or training in metrology and the use of measurement instruments.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand dimensional tolerances.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong near vision and manual dexterity.
- Bilingualism in French and English.
- Ability to perform precise and systematic verifications.
- Eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
- Ability to obtain a NATO Secret level Canadian security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Thales
Thales operates as a public company focused on defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The firm develops technology for critical environments including cloud systems, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. It maintains a presence in 68 countries with a workforce of over 65,000 people. The organization is based in Meudon, France.
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