GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. (GTI) is a quickly growing company that designs and manufactures underwater acoustic transducers and systems for a variety of applications including defence and homeland security, ocean science, and oil and gas. With over two decades of experience, our company’s core values are embedded in our work. We provide reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers at affordable prices
Working at GTI will give a co-op student the opportunity to be exposed to a broad range of technologies involved in marine acoustic systems. The student will work as part of the Quality Assurance team or Manufacturing team under the guidance of experienced engineers. This will involve a combination of analytical and hands on work in a lab facility and possible participation in field trials
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze and improve a system, process, procedure, or product by eliminating or minimizing non-value-adding activities
Work with product development, concurrent engineering teams, and production in order to optimize quality planning, minimize pre-production issues, and increase final product quality
Operate under (and contribute to the maintenance of) the GTI Quality Management System
Support implementation of quality plans to ensure initial design meets customer requirements
Ensure quality issues are identified and resolved as early as possible and are included in risk mitigation plans
Conduct root cause analysis of issues found by nonconformance reports, process audits, or corrective / preventative actions
Develop, research, and investigate alternative ways to manufacture a product or deliver a service
Establish and perform statistical analysis of data
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering student that has completed an Engineering diploma and is in good academic standing while working towards an Engineering degree
Highly motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills - conflict resolution, consensus building, ability to gain buy-in from co-workers and staff in other departments
Strong Communication Skills – presentations, facilitation
Excellent time management
Above average skills in the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Power Automate, Forms)
Understanding of continuous improvement tools is an asset (Lean, Kaizen, 5S)
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 compliance standards is an asset
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Full time hours, Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)
Competitive compensation.
A rewarding environment with the opportunity to participate in meaningful projects and make a significant impact on our company.
Opportunities to contribute your ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.
GeoSpectrum is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. GeoSpectrum encourages applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.
