Quality Assurance Manager

Walters Group • Hamilton, ON

71d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for but not limited to:
Adhere to and maintain the Walters Quality System.
Audit the Quality System periodically and work proactively on maintaining and/or improving the system as well as quality deficiencies that arise as a result of the system.
Plan quality control of steel to sequence and equipment requirements.
Liaise with the various departments, as required, to ensure consistency of service as well as resolve problems as they arise.
Review project specifications and drawings for new projects and develop ITPs to maintain project specifications.
Manage NCRs, find root causes, develop preventative actions and enforce corrective actions.
Be familiar with the design, development, and specifics of the processes, procedures and machinery to carry out welding work for constructional steel.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures for use in the respective departments.
Participate in fabrication planning as well as seek out ways to incorporate lean manufacturing practices into company procedures.
Create robotic welding applications.
Promote a work environment characterized by innovation, creativity, teamwork, transparency, integrity and respect and work with all Walters Inc. staff in developing processes that produce consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Completion of a university degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Current P. Eng designation in one or more Provinces or able to obtain within 2 years.
• 2-3 years of leadership experience managing a small team.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the Structural Steel Industry.
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Management within the structural steel industry.
• Demonstrated experience in management and coordination of a quality system.
• Full understanding of the ISO:9001 certification as well as the AISC and CISC certifications.
• A team player who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• Ability to handle a variety of constituencies, juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple changing priorities.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated passion for the Walters vision and mission and commitment to working collaboratively with a team of senior professionals.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge in Lean Management / 5S with demonstrated process improvement background.
• Knowledge of relevant H&S legislation in Canada and the US.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting Production and Project Management in interacting directly with customers, 3rd party consultants, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain the Walters Quality System.
• Audit the Quality System periodically and work proactively on maintaining and/or improving the system as well as quality deficiencies that arise as a result of the system.
• Plan quality control of steel to sequence and equipment requirements.
• Liaise with the various departments, as required, to ensure consistency of service as well as resolve problems as they arise.
• Review project specifications and drawings for new projects and develop ITPs to maintain project specifications.
• Manage NCRs, find root causes, develop preventative actions and enforce corrective actions.
• Be familiar with the design, development, and specifics of the processes, procedures and machinery to carry out welding work for constructional steel.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for use in the respective departments.
• Participate in fabrication planning as well as seek out ways to incorporate lean manufacturing practices into company procedures.
• Create robotic welding applications.
• Promote a work environment characterized by innovation, creativity, teamwork, transparency, integrity and respect and work with all Walters Inc. staff in developing processes that produce consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager