Director of Quality (QA & QC), Nuclear ManufacturingEmployment type: Full Time, PermanentReports to: You will lead two functions, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, each run by a managerAbout the prospect Our client is a nuclear fabricator in Southern Ontario looking for a Director of Quality to own its Quality Program. The company runs quality systems aligned to CSA N285, CSA N299.1 and ISO 9001, and it is building a culture of operational excellence, clear responsibilities and real collaboration across teams.As the management authority for quality, you will make sure the Quality Management System is implemented, maintained and executed to meet nuclear codes, standards, customer requirements and certification obligations.

The function is split in two: QA covers system governance, audits, corrective action, supplier quality and records. QC covers inspection, testing, examination, control of nonconforming products and acceptance verification.Lead the quality function. Guide QA and QC with clear authority boundaries, performance objectives and strong expectations for audit readiness.

Keep quality independent from schedule pressure while staying relevant to how the work actually gets done.Make sure inspection and test planning happen on time and in step with production and fabrication needs. Keep qualifications, qualification records and conformance records complete,



traceable and controlled.Raise the bar on supplier quality. Define supplier qualification and surveillance expectations and push supplier corrective actions to closure.Be the face of quality.

Represent the company with customers and regulators and maintain credibility and audit defensibility.Quality holds stop work authority where there is a compliance risk.Quality succeeds when it is independent but not isolated.

Project management: raise quality and schedule conflicts early and support disciplined change control.Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or a related discipline). A Master's degree is an asset.P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.10+ years of progressive quality leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment. Nuclear industry experience is strongly preferred.Deep command of nuclear quality systems, including CSA N285, CSA N299.A data driven improvement mindset and strong systems thinking.Nuclear compliance and certification, including audit resultsProduct quality performance, including nonconformance trends, cost of poor quality and weld rejectionCorrective action effectiveness and on time closureManufacturing and inspection execution, including hold points and inspection backlogSupplier quality performanceTeam capability, training, certifications and succession #

📌 Director Of Quality (Qa & Qc), Nuclear Manufacturing (Winnipeg)
🏢 Waterstone Human Capital
📍 Winnipeg