Quality Manager

The Opportunity:

BluMetric is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and strengthen quality assurance across our engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. Reporting to the Director of WaterTech Operations, this role combines hands-on technical work with program-level quality oversight, ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and defense-related standards.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers driving continuous improvement, managing audits, and ensuring that all products and processes meet exacting specifications for military and industrial programs.

Job Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and manage all incoming and outgoing parts and systems quality inspections.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and customer-specific standards.
• Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ongoing effectiveness and improvement.
• Lead internal and supplier audits (new and recurring) and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Develop and implement program-specific quality plans and inspection/test strategies.
• Conduct and review ECOs, ECRs, NCRs, and other change control documentation.
• Support and maintain compliance with FAA/TCCA/EASA and defense program requirements.

Supplier & Manufacturing Quality

• Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Partner with supply chain and production teams to resolve non-conformance issues.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure product reliability.
• Support vendor RMAs and corrective action follow-up to prevent recurring issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).

Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis

• Use analytical tools (SPC, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP) to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in and lead Failure Review Board (FRB) and Corrective Action Board (CAB) meetings.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve supplier acceptance rates, reduce cost of poor quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and manufacturing on design and process improvements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain quality records and documentation within the QMS.
• Ensure accurate configuration management and documentation control throughout product lifecycle.
• Prepare for and support external, customer, and regulatory audits.

Key Qualifications, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of experience in quality engineering or quality management roles, preferably in aerospace, defense, or industrial sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, FAA/TCCA/EASA standards.
• Demonstrated experience with supplier quality, audits, and inspection programs.
• Hands-on experience with ECO/ECR/NCR processes and configuration management.
• Familiarity with GD&T, SPC, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., T-tests, Gage R&R).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software systems.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQE, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP are an asset.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain Secret level clearance.

About BluMetric Environmental Inc.

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges. BluMetric has more than 200 employees operating in ten offices and over 40 years of expertise. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric's team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients in Canada and the United States.

BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.