This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it is effectively embedded across the organization and aligned with ISO 9001 standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating quality practices into business operations, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, and identifying opportunities to enhance processes and performance. Working closely with the Team Lead, they will support key initiatives and objectives while influencing stakeholders across Irving Shipbuilding to drive consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and support internal audits in the business to ensure compliance to ISO 9001.

• Lead and support training of audit lites in the business.

• Support external audits- acting as an audit guide, compiling objective evidence, and being the point of contact.

• Oversee nonconformities, corrective actions, recommendation for improvements, and observations through the appropriate stages ensuring stakeholders have the support required for timely actions and closure.

• Review quality data, identify trends, patterns, anomalies and make recommendations regarding indicators related to changes in quality levels throughout the business.

• Act as a Quality guide by supporting business functions with non-conformance reports, developing process documentation, how to effectively use quality management systems.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in Engineering or related field.

  • P.Eng designation or ability to obtain is required.

• Demonstrated ability to apply quality management knowledge in heavy manufacturing environment, typically gained over 5-8 years of work experience.

• Demonstrated experience to apply practical knowledge of quality audits, make recommendations for improvement.

• Demonstrated experience writing quality reports.

• Knowledge of quality management systems and best practices.

• Comprehensive knowledge of quality auditing.

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management across diverse teams and departments, and effective negotiation capabilities.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.