Quality Assurance Manager

Universal Precision Technology is a well-established organization that specializes in the manufacturing of precision components and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, aircraft, military, medical, optical and defense sectors. We are looking to increase our diverse and dynamic team with the addition of a skilled individual.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Follow and comply with all AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing and quality standards, regulations, legislative and customer requirements to ensure highest standards are maintained;
- Manage, coach and mentor a team of 5-10 employees;
- Training of all staff for ISO9001:2015, AS9100, CGP, calibrations, etc;
- Manage & maintain Quality Management System (QMS), AS9100 audits and customer audits;
- Coordinate internal audits of the QMS to drive process standardization and continuous improvement;
- Write / maintain QMS, standard operating procedures, work instructions, master forms, etc;
- Establish & monitor objectives, key performance indicators (KPI);
- Chair management review meetings & Chair / Co-Chair communication meetings;
- Review all existing and new customer or industry standards;
- Collect & analyze data from non-conformance worksheets;
- Deal with customers on quality related issues, including but not limited to deviations, non-conformance reports (NCR), first article inspections (FAI), and corrective actions;
- Measure / inspection / compare / verify parts at any stage of production using various precision measuring equipment;
- Maintain calibration system;
- Receive and ship in-process parts, raw material and measuring equipment for any sub-contractor / vendor (including RFQ’s, PO’s and NCR);
- Identify, segregate, collect & analyze data from non-conformances initiate corrective actions and root cause analysis as necessary;
- Effectively communicate with other department heads on day-to-day activities;
- Maintain files for inspection reports, material cert’s, sub-contractors, PO’s, FAI’s, etc;
- Abide with instructions, regulations and safety policies;
- Perform other duties as instructed or required to successfully complete the job

**QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry of precision components and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, aircraft, military, medical, optical or defense sectors;
- Major or Bachelor's in engineering is an asset;
- Trained in ISO/TS16949 quality management systems and internal auditing;
- CMM experience with the ability to train;
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate others;
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal;
- Ability and willingness to implement a culture around Lean / Six Sigma initiatives;
- The proven ability to multi-task and effectively handle a wide variety of quality tasks
- Able to meet deadlines while under pressure;
- Tooling design and development experience desirable

**ADDITONAL REQUIREMENT**
- Basic security clearance (Controlled Goods Program);
- Own steel toe safety shoes

**BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary;
- Excellent benefit package (after 3 months of employment);
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (after 6 months of employment);
- 8-4:30pm with overtime opportunity

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350 Dosco Drive, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2N5

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Quality management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person