Quality Assurance Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Profit sharing

Critical illness insurance

EFAP

Student bursaries

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Canada is seeking a QA Lead to oversee quality assurance across multiple naval programs. You will coordinate MRB/NCM processes, ensure metrics, and support audits while guiding teams on the QMS and design reviews.

The role requires careful attention to detail and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position involves hands-on inspections, signatory duties, and training to strengthen product assurance throughout production and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years quality experience in manufacturing
• Must obtain NATO security clearance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities related to your assigned Project/s
• Responsible for timely delivery of MRB and Non-Conformance Review Panels
• Ensure project metrics are provided and maintained
• Support third party and internal Quality Audits
• Signatory for Quality Assurance within Design Reviews when delegated
• Provide guidance on Ultra’s QMS usage
• Sign CofC for related portfolio projects when delegated
• Provide product assurance training
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify component conformance

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

IFS ERP

MS Office

8D

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities related to your assigned Project/s
• Responsible for the effective and timely delivery of Material Review Boards and Non-Conformance (Root Cause Corrective Actions) Review Panels
• Ensure all relevant Project metrics are provided and maintained
• Support with third party and internal Quality Audits
• Where delegated, being the signatory for Quality Assurance within Design Reviews
• Support portfolio specific customer visits and source inspections, including any assessments identified by the customer
• Provide guidance to your specific project teams on the usage of Ultra’s QMS
• When delegated, being the CofC release signatory for related portfolio project / programs
• Provide product assurance awareness training
• Conduct In-Process Inspections of material fabricated at Ultra, including the disassembly of finished product to ensure individual components conform to specifications.
• Proactively address quality issues and concerns within a cross functional team relating to your projects
• Completes the most complex audits and detailed inspections to compile statistical analysis of identified issues (as assigned).

Nationality Requirements

Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Required Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 plus years quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• The successful candidate must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government NATO security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects

Desired Skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of 8D an advantage
• Working Knowledge of IFS ERP an advantage
• Internal Auditor qualification or experience auditing. (Lead Auditor preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and expertise to develop and execute objectives
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015
• Knowledge of AQAP / Def Standards an advantage
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 / 620 an advantage
• Member of a relevant recognized chartered body(ASQ, P.Eng)
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• An ability to deliver under pressure with an appetite for measured success
• Collaborative working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds
• A positive, proactive attitude with a high level of self-motivation to deliver excellence
• Good Time management
• Reliable and able to work with minimum supervision
• Well organized and delivery focused
• Good communication skills, both written and oral

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail]

Company

Ultra Maritime