Jobs at Voltera (Now Hiring) — 3 open

About Voltera

Voltera is a rapidly scaling and profitable Canadian tech company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our customers span 92 countries and use our products to improve quality of life and push the boundaries of what electronics can do. From developing electronics skin to exploring space, our products support some of the world’s most exciting engineering endeavors.

Our first product, the V-One PCB printer, integrates drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing circuits to enable fast iteration of circuit board designs. Our second product, the NOVA materials dispensing system, offers precision dispensing of functional materials on both flexible and rigid substrates for flexible hybrid electronics prototyping and materials research.

As we continue to tackle new challenges, we are looking for ambitious, talented individuals to join the adventure. We are a tight-knit, mission-driven team. You will be supported by people who care, challenged to grow, and trusted to make a real impact.

About the Job

• Conduct physical incoming material, in-process, and final article inspections to verify strict adherence to quality standards.
• Author, document, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and inspection checklists from scratch.
• Execute the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process including investigation, root cause analysis, and coordinating corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/SCAR).
• Lead Engineering Feedback Meetings to communicate floor findings, troubleshoot design issues, and drive process improvements across departments.
• Analyze RMA and scrap data to identify critical failure trends and prioritize systemic quality overhauls.
• Manage supplier performance by communicating component defects, tracking corrective actions, and coordinating external supplier audits.
• Drive continuous process improvements to consistently achieve a high-quality product.
• Partner with engineering during New Product Introduction (NPI) to develop inspection plans and ensure production readiness.

Working conditions

• Working from the office in Waterloo at least four days per week.
• Some travel to local suppliers or partners may be required.

About You

• Post-secondary education in Quality Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze quality data to find manufacturing trends.
• Proven experience managing CAPA, SCAR, and root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience with supplier audits.
• Practical experience working with sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining processes.
• Proficient in using precision quality tools (calipers, height gauges, micrometers, bore micrometers).

Nice to haves

• Lean six sigma certification (Yellow belt or higher).
• Direct experience implementing or working within an ISO 9001 framework.
• Experience building or managing a digital Quality Management System (QMS).
• Basic programming experience (e.g., for automated inspection or data scripting).
• Familiarity with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) certifications (UL, CSA, etc.).

Why We’re Awesome

• We’re a scaling company - you’re hired to have a voice, not to be a cog.
• Three weeks' vacation to start, plus a paid end-of-year company shutdown.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family-friendly work culture.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo, Ontario, close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.

If this sounds like a good fit, reach out! We’d love to hear from you.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is CAD $60,000–$75,000. Final compensation will be based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonus eligibility or benefits.

Posting and application details

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications are reviewed by a member of our team; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps.

Voltera is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offenses, marital status, family status, disability, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation or require recruitment documents in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].