Quality Assurance Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in Peterborough, Ontario. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards in manufacturing projects, providing oversight, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience and strong communication skills, contributing to innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Flexible Schedules

100% coverage of medical/dental/vision insurance premiums

Educational Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in quality standards for manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with non-destructive examination processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer orders and translate them into detailed QA documents.
• Conduct quality surveillance activities and prepare reports.
• Interface with suppliers and regulatory authorities on quality issues.

Skills

Knowledge of quality standards

Computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

Quality Assurance Specialist – Peterborough, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

About The Opportunity

Westinghouse Electric Canada is a leading supplier of custom equipment, process systems and engineering consultant services for the Nuclear industry in Canada. The successful candidate will join an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions. As a part of our growing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for prescribed QA activities to support successful execution of custom Manufacturing projects.

What will you do?

Your Day To Day

• Interpret customer orders, product specifications, drawings, and applicable codes and standards and translate them into detailed QA documents (e.g. Inspection and Test Plans, procedures, etc) to ensure the products will meet the specified requirements
• Conduct quality surveillance activities and prepare detailed reports.
• Control release and distribution of project-specific documentation.
• Review incoming material documentation
• Provide periodic shop oversight, including witnessing NDE and testing, and verification of test reports.
• Interface with various suppliers, customer representatives and regulatory authorities on issues related to quality and compliance.
• Assist in preparing final deliverable documentation packages for products.
• Research and provide feedback to the Quality Team Lead on issues related to quality and compliance.
• Provide QA support for the sales department to respond to new opportunities.
• Estimate QA effort to execute proposed projects.
  
  

What will you bring?

Who You Are

• Knowledge of, and minimum 3 years experience in application of quality standards for manufacturing
• Computer literacy and proficiency in various software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Interpret technical drawings
• Technical or manufacturing experience / familiarity [knowledge of manufacturing procedures and processes for shop fabrication (e.g. machining, welding, heat treatment)].
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing techniques, welding procedures or specifications and associated inspection techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience working effectively in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience in application of the following quality standards for manufacturing low volume, custom designed components and equipment:
• CSA N299 series
• CSA N285.0, B51
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, VIII
• ASME NQA-1
• Experience with standard metrology equipment (e.g. verniers, dial indicators, gauge blocks)
• Knowledge of application of non-destructive examination (NDE) processes and various inspection equipment as applicable to high quality custom fabrications and pressure retaining equipment
• Working knowledge of commercial grade dedication and its application
• Experience and/or background in auditing practices.
• Experience interfacing with customer representatives and also providing oversight of vendors.
  

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Benefits

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program
  
  

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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