Quality Manager

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP

Tuition reimbursement

Long service awards

Volunteer grant program

Scholarship program

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to manage the QA Department, implementing and maintaining the Quality Assurance Program to assure compliance with contractual requirements, standards and applicable regulations across IMP Aerospace, Electronic Systems and Canadian Support Helicopters.

The role covers audit program management, corrective actions, risk and root cause analyses, non-conforming product handling, and close liaison with branch heads to support

Qualifications

• Engineer, Technologist or Technical Training from the Canadian Forces or a Transport Canada approved training organization or equivalent background of training and experience in the aircraft maintenance/manufacturing industry
• Trained in the field of Quality Assurance/Quality Management & Auditing
• Minimum 10 years aviation industry experience
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Assurance role
• Minimum of 5 years in a management capacity with emphasis on Quality
• Experience and knowledge with DND Flight Safety System or SMS is an asset
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for CGP, ITAR and Canadian government security clearances

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality management system documentation
• Implementation and monitoring of the internal/external audit program
• Corrective action process
• Conduct risk, failure and root cause analysis in support of company processes
• Non-conforming product and quarantine process
• Technical investigations
• AVL process including surveys and audits
• Quality alerts and bulletins
• Material and Warranty Review Boards
• Implementation and monitoring of Flight Safety program
• Implementation of Quality Final Area Closeout (FACO) activities
• Author, assess and approve all levels of management system documentation
• Participate and support departmental and company continuous improvement activities
• Liaise with Branch/Department Heads and associated managers to support program requirements and participate in the resolution of QMS/technical issues
• Be responsible for customer interface requirements on quality issues
• Carry out contract reviews identifying Quality & QMS related responsibilities
• Maintain the Joint NDQAR Flight Safety Mishap Plan
• Assess departmental training requirements and personnel performance
• Chair the FOD/Tool Control/Flight Safety Committee
• Carry out duties of GIDEP representative
• Other as delegated by the Director Quality

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Leadership

Documentation management

Flight Safety knowledge

Education

Canadian Forces training / Transport Canada approved training

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview

Responsible for the management of personnel and administration of the Quality Assurance (QA) Department including the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Program to assure compliance with contractual requirements, standards and applicable regulations as it applies to IMP Aerospace, Electronic Systems and Canadian Support Helicopters.

What You Will Do

• Maintenance of IMP management system documentation
• Implementation and monitoring of the internal/external audit program
• Corrective action process
• Conduct risk, failure and root cause analysis in support of company processes
• Non-conforming product and quarantine process
• Technical investigations
• AVL process including surveys and audits
• Quality alerts and bulletins
• Material and Warranty Review Boards
• Implementation and monitoring of Flight Safety program
• Implementation of Quality Final Area Closeout (FACO) activities
• Author, assess and approve all levels of management system documentation
• Participate and support departmental and company continuous improvement activitiesLiaise with Branch/Department Heads and associated managers to support program requirements and participate in the resolution of QMS/technical issues
• Be responsible for customer interface requirements on quality issues
• Carry out contract reviews identifying Quality & QMS related responsibilities
• Maintain the Joint NDQAR Flight Safety Mishap Plan
• Assess departmental training requirements and personnel performance
• Chair the FOD/Tool Control/Flight Safety Committee
• Carry out duties of GIDEP representative
• Other as delegated by the Director Quality

What You Will Bring

• Engineer, Technologist or Technical Training from the Canadian Forces or a Transport Canada approved training organization or equivalent background of training and experience in the aircraft maintenance/manufacturing industry
• Trained in the field of Quality Assurance/Quality Management & Auditing
• Minimum 10 years aviation industry experience
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Assurance role
• Minimum of 5 years in a management capacity with emphasis on Quality
• Experience and knowledge with DND Flight Safety System or SMS is an assetMust be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances

What We Will Do For You

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.