The Welding Manufacturing & Quality Supervisor (CWB Compliance & Welding Oversight) ensures full compliance with Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) requirements across all welding operations within Silent-Aire business. This role leads CWB audits, maintains welding standards and certification processes, and drives continuous improvement to sustain and strengthen the organization’s CWB accreditation while supporting safe, compliant production.

& Key Responsibilities CWB Compliance & Audits

- Lead and coordinate quarterly CWB audits; develop audit plans and schedules and liaise with CWB auditors.
- Plan and conduct internal audits as required by CWB standards.
- Identify, document, and own all audit findings and deficiencies; maintain nonconformance records.
- Develop, implement, and track corrective actions to closure; verify effectiveness.
- Maintain continuous audit readiness across all welding operations and related processes.
- Review engineering drawings to ensure proper welding symbols, requirements, and specifications.
- Validate compliance with applicable codes and standards; ensure WPS/PQR alignment.
- Collaborate with design/engineering to resolve discrepancies and identify gaps that could lead to non-compliance or out-of-scope work.
- Maintain and manage welder qualifications and certifications; oversee required testing and records for CWB compliance.
- Identify and certify current welding requirements resulting from design changes; coordinate WPS updates.
- Implement new or revised welding procedures and ensure workforce competency aligns with CWB requirements.
- Initiate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) with welding implications; collaborate with engineering/design teams to implement required changes.
- Ensure welding requirements are clearly defined and compliant; verify changes are validated and fully documented before release to production.
- Maintain all documentation required for CWB certification (audit records, inspection reports, welder qualification records,



welding procedures, etc.).
- Ensure records are accurate, current, and audit-ready; establish and maintain a structured documentation control system.
- Identify gaps in welding, fabrication, and quality processes; lead improvement initiatives.
- Improve compliance to welding standards, audit performance, and reduction of welding-related rework or defects.
- Support production teams in resolving quality and compliance issues; drive proactive, sustainable solutions.
- Escalate critical compliance risks to operations leadership immediately; ensure issues are corrected before production resumes.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to supervisors, welders, and quality personnel.
- Ensure teams understand welding standards, drawing interpretation, and CWB compliance expectations.
- Support the development of a compliance-focused culture within the organization.
- Own and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as CWB audit results/compliance scores, number/severity of audit findings, welding-related defects and rework rates, and certification expiry/renewals.
- Track performance trends and communicate insights to leadership; develop action plans for recurring issues.
- Full ownership of CWB compliance with the support of leadership.
- Accountable for audit outcomes, certification status, and closure of all identified deficiencies.
- Act as the primary liaison between operations, engineering, and external auditors; harmonizes production, quality, and design efforts.

Preferred Qualifications Education

- Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field,



or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

- Minimum 5–7 years in welding fabrication quality control, with direct exposure to CWB-compliant operations.
- Prior supervisory/leadership experience is required.

Certifications & Knowledge

- CWB Weld supervisor tickets is a must (Steel and Aluminum)
- CWB-related certifications or substantial experience with CWB requirements; knowledge of welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder qualification tests.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., CSA W59, CSA W47.1, CSA W128, ASME BPVC II, VIII, IX, ISO 9001 and relevant welding and fabrication standards).
- Experience with QMS methods (CAPA, nonconformance, corrective action tracking) and audit management.

Skills

- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven with the ability to drive corrective actions.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols.
- Proficient in documenting and maintaining controlled records; comfortable with change management.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Safety, and Supply Chain.

Technical Proficiencies

- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, QMS software, document control systems, and audit-tracking tools.
- Proficient in welding processes (MIG/MAG, TIG, Stick) and general fabrication methods.

Physical & Working Conditions

- Ability to work on a manufacturing shop floor; use of full PPE required.
- Occasional travel to supplier locations or audit sites may be required (as needed).

Working Hours

- Regular, In person (Monday through Friday) Day Shift – 40 Hours

Travel

- Minimal travel anticipated; occasional visits to other sister sites within the country or North America, supplier or customer sites or auditor visits.

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