Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: West End of GTA

Employment Type: Full-Time Employee

Salary: base salary is $110k – $135k depending on skills and experience.

Bonus: 10% performance bonus

Pension & Benefits: RSP and 100% paid benefits package.

Job Summary

• This individual will function as the Quality Assurance Manager and be responsible for the Quality Management System and management of the Quality Department staff and for ensuring that the products and services produced meet a certain standard of quality.
• The candidate will also be responsible for the development and overall management of the Nuclear Quality Control Inspection Program, Nuclear Quality Assurance Audit Program, QA/QC personnel training and associated certification of Inspectors and Lead Auditors. The nuclear program will include 10CFR50 appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME section III,ASME NQA-1.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with local tendering and end market teams, as required, to ensure understanding of quality scope and documentation requirements for successful compliance with all requirements.
• Ensure compliance of QMS with ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3
• Develop a Management System compliant with ASME Section III, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50/52 appendix B, 10CFR 21.
• Serve as the representative to the Nuclear Industry Assessment Corporation (NIAC)
• Manage and maintain the Quality Assurance and Inspection Programs.
• Coordinate all QA/QC requirements for the manufacturing site and supply chain.
• Interface with regulators, external auditors, customers, and company stakeholders.
• Drive and track Internal audits and coordinate closure of audit NCRs.
• Drive and track external audits (supplier & customer) and coordinate closure of audit NCRs.
• Execute regular supplier audits as a team member or as lead auditor.
• Support and implement site initiatives to improve quality and reduce rework.
• Manage a team of QA personnel to support our Quality Assurance Programs and Continuous Improvement projects
• Minimal travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to attract, motivate and retain top talent.
• Strong knowledge and expertise with ISO 9001;2015, CSA N299.3, ANSI/ASME NQA-1 program, and knowledge of 10CFR21.
• Non-conformance reporting requirements
• Comfortable with a changing, fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in all MS products: Excel, Word etc.
• Strong organizational skills, to prioritize and assign work across a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science or demonstrated equivalent experience is mandatory
• 10+ years of experience leading a team of Quality professionals.
• 10+ years direct working knowledge and experience managing and further developments with stated Quality Systems.
• Experience with nuclear quality standards and ASME Codes including Section III, V, VIII, IX & XI
• ANSI 45.2.23/NQA-1 Lead Auditor Certified preferred. If not current, must be eligible to obtain this certification within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
• Preferred certifications through American Society for Quality (ASQ) for Management and Auditing
• Strong oral and written communication skills.