Manager, Quality

Whitcraft, LLC

• $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
  • 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years leading quality initiatives and managing a quality department.
  • Bilingual in French and English for communication.
  • Authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department and all quality processes.
  • Engage hands-on with all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Develop and oversee the performance of Quality Assurance personnel.
  • Manage and uphold metrology processes.
  • Ensure and maintain necessary accreditation controls.
  • Establish long-term client relationships to enhance collaboration.
  • Handle non-conformance processes and corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Health & dental insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • RRSP match.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Quality Manager for our Montreal, CA location. The Quality Manager will utilize skills, experience, and knowledge to initiate, establish and sustain methods for controlling the quality and integrity of all systems, processes, and procedures related to the production of manufacturing components. The successful candidate will drive a lean culture and problem-solving mindset throughout the team while aggressively driving improvement initiatives to completion. This role will focus on fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees at all levels to streamline and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

At Pursuit Aerospace, a leading contract manufacturer of high-quality, precision-machined aerospace parts, we need individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to building strong customer relationships. If you have a can-do attitude and are a solutions-focused professional ready to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Location : Montreal, Québec, Canada

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Assurance Department, including development and implementation of robust processes utilizing lean disciplines.
  • Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Site Quality Manager Systems (QMS) and functions.
  • Develop and manage performance of all Quality Assurance personnel, instilling positive reinforcements and taking corrective measures as appropriate.
  • Manage the Metrology processes.
  • Ensure controls are in place to maintain accreditations.
  • Establish, maintain, and solidify long-term relationships with customers.
  • Manage non-conformance processes: review deviations, disposition, perform root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer documentation submissions.
  • Accurately read and interpret blueprints, technical sketches, drawings, configuration, and customer documents to meet job requirements.
  • Think and act analytically to achieve effective solutions, with exceptional attention to detail and ability to solve practical job-related problems required.
  • Represent the company during audits of the quality system by customers or third-party vendors.
  • Actively support a process of continuous improvement.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree, required engineering or technical degree, preferred.
  • 5 years of quality experience in manufacturing environment,
  • 3 years of Quality department management experience leading site quality initiatives and working with OEM and 1st tier suppliers
  • Must be authorized to work in Canada on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in French and English


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the aerospace, automotive, and or hydraulic motors industries
  • Proficient with QMS, AS9100
  • Deep knowledge in GD&T
  • Six Sigma and lean manufacturing experience.
  • High sense of urgency and ability to meet schedule requirements.
  • Results driven, motivated, and persistent.
  • Data, systems, and process driven.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Possesses good presentation skills.


Working Conditions

  • Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.


Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health & dental and disability insurance, RRSP match, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

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