Quality Engineer Evening Shift

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Education & dev

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Dartmouth, Canada, seeks a seasoned Quality Assurance professional to oversee all assurance activities for its naval projects, ensuring compliance and project success. You will manage MRBs and NCR processes, coordinate audits, and collaborate with QA and product teams to maintain quality plans and metrics.

3+ years in manufacturing QA and ability to obtain Canadian NATO clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degreed Graduate or Equivalent.
• 3+ years Quality experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Audit experience, Lead Auditor preferred (ISO9001/AS9100).
• Experience with Material Review Boards and Non-Conformance Review/Disposition.
• Ability to obtain Canadian NATO Security Clearance for CG projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assurance activities for assigned Project/s.
• Deliver MRBs effectively and on time.
• Lead Non-Conformance Review/Disposition processes.
• Ensure project metrics are provided and maintained.
• Support audits & customer visits as needed.

Skills

Quality assurance

Lead auditor experience

MRB & NCR management

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

Diploma/degree in a relevant field

Lead Auditor qualification

Canadian NATO security clearance eligibility

Tools

MS Office

IFS ERP

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!

The Ultra Quality Assurance function is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and fulfilment of Ultra's Quality Policy, which is to comply fully in the conduct of the Company's business with all applicable regulatory and customer required specifications, and to maintain an effective Quality Management System, working in partnership with the Operations and Engineering teams to ensure that products and processes conform to applicable standards and specifications, and the incidence and costs of quality non-conformances are constantly monitored and improved, while maintaining the highest practicable standards of manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

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.

Job Description

Role will be working evening shifts

• Responsible for all assurance activities related to your assigned Project/s
• Responsible for the effective and timely delivery of Material Review Boards
• Responsible for the effective delivery of Non-Conformance Review Panels
• Ensure all relevant Project metrics are provided and maintained
• Work with your Product / Quality Assurance Manager to ensure Workload forecasts are accounted for and maintained
• Create, review and maintain each project quality plan
• Support with 1st , 2nd and 3rd party audits & ADHOC as needed
• Advocate positive working relationships with the wider audience including customers and supplier assurance
• Where delegated, being the signatory for product assurance within design reviews
• Ensure product assurance is represented in all design reviews related to your assigned projects
• Support portfolio specific customer visits 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
• Ensure risk management and those associated tools are being maintained and reviewed effectively
• Carry out independent assurance assessments against, for example: project plans, safety aspect letter adherence, internal portfolio audits, project maturity assessments, functional capability, control of change management, risk management, control plans, log books, standard operating procedures, equipment calibration, customer contractual adherence....
• Advocate Product / Quality Assurance and its importance throughout the Ultra group
• Proactively address customer quality issues and concerns within a cross functional team relating to your projects

Required Skills:

• Diploma or Degreed Graduate or Equivalent
• Work Experience 3 plus years Quality experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Audit experience preferably as a Lead Auditor (ISO9001/AS9100)
• Experience with responsibility and accountability of Material Review Boards
• Non-Conformance Review/Disposition
• The successful person 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 IFS ERP an advantage
• Internal Auditor qualification. (Lead Auditor preferred)
• 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

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

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. What’s in it for you? 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. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement:

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

Company:

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