Position Title: Quality Control ManagerSalary & Benefits: $100,000-120,000Position Status: Current vacancyLocation: Ottawa, ONWork Model: ONSITEThe Quality Control Manager plays a mission‑critical role in ensuring that every product leaving the facilities meets the highest standards of conformity, reliability, and compliance. Leading both the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Quality Control function, this position safeguards customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements across a complex value stream that includes metal cutting and forming, welding, machining, assembly, and paint/finish operations. The Quality Control Manager is a hands‑on, systems‑driven leader who strengthens process capability, drives continuous improvement, and ensures right‑first‑time workmanship in support of our national‑security mission.Responsibilities: Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership Own, maintain, and continuously improve the QMS, including document control, internal audits, management review, metrics, and CAPA processesEnsure compliance with customer, contractual, regulatory, and defence‑sector requirementsLead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process capability and reduce escapes, rework, and cost of poor qualityQuality Control & Inspection Lead receiving, in‑process, and final inspection activities across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing operationsOversee test verification and ensure objective, accurate, and complete quality recordsDevelop inspection plans and acceptance criteria aligned with drawings, specifications, and contract requirementsEnsure proper measurement methods, calibrated equipment, and inspection tooling are usedNonconformance Management & Problem Solving Drive structured root‑cause analysis using 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8 D, and other proven methodologiesLead containment, corrective, and preventive actions for internal, supplier,



and customer nonconformancesVerify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure timely closure of CAPA activitiesCross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to align quality objectives with production flow, cost targets, and reliability requirementsSupport contract review, design review, and quality planning for current or modified productsEnsure changes are assessed, approved, and flowed down through controlled documentation and work instructionsSupplier Quality Work with Procurement to approve and maintain the approved vendor listReview subcontractor performance and support supplier corrective actionsDefine and support purchase order quality requirements, source inspection, and receiving inspectionAudits, Visits & External Interfaces Prepare for and host customer, government, and third‑party quality audits and site visitsCoordinate audit responses, evidence packages, and follow‑up actionsSupport resolution of customer quality issues, including containment and corrective actionsLeadership & Staff Development Lead, coach, and develop QC/QA personnel, including inspectors and techniciansEstablish training, qualification, and competency requirementsProvide onboarding briefings and ongoing skills developmentPerformance Reporting Report quality performance to leadership using actionable KPIs (scrap/rework, escapes, audit findings, COPQ, CAPA closure, supplier performance)Use data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunitiesThe ideal candidate for the Quality Control Manager role is a disciplined, technically grounded quality professional with deep experience in metal fabrication and machining environments. You will bring at least five (5+) years of hands‑on quality control expertise,



including inspection, nonconformance management, and CAPA execution, along with demonstrated ownership of a Quality Management System. You are fluent in engineering documentation — drawings, GD&T, BOMs, specifications — and understand how to translate requirements into practical inspection plans and controlled processes. With working knowledge of welding and fabrication quality fundamentals, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly through procedures, reports, and corrective actions, you are a leader who leads with both rigor and collaboration. You pride yourself on coaching and developing teams, partnering effectively across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and maintain the professionalism required to support audits, customer interactions, and regulated‑industry expectations.You must be eligible for Government Security ClearanceWhat will make you stand out: Direct background in defence, aerospace, or other highly controlled manufacturing environments, including customer/government quality engagement.Lead Auditor training, ISO 9001/AS9100 familiarity, or ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, or CQM/OE.Experience qualifying vendors, managing scorecards, driving SCARs, and ensuring flow‑down of requirements through the supply base.Knowledge of traceability/record‑retention practices that strengthen process control and product reliability.AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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