About the role
Department: Operations
Location: Brockville Compensation: $90,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
MISSION
To lead and continuously improve the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards while driving defect reduction, process capability, and a culture of quality across the manufacturing site.
Outcomes
Lead the Site’s Quality Management System (QMS) to Compliance and Excellence
Maintain AAR M1003 (or other applicable standards) certification with zero major non-conformances and ensure 100% of quality procedures and work instructions are current, fully followed, and audited quarterly.
Reduce Customer Complaints & Improve Customer Satisfaction
Reduce customer product complaints by ≥ 20% within 12 months.
Improve Internal Quality Performance
Deliver a 10–15% reduction in rework costs year over year.
Build and Lead a High-Performing Quality Team
Develop and implement a training plan for all Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
Drive Continuous Improvement Culture
Lead at least 2 major CI projects per year tied to quality or process improvement.
Role Competencies
Ownership & Accountability
Takes full responsibility for quality outcomes; does not make excuses.
Analytical Problem Solving
Skilled in root-cause analysis, structured problem-solving, and data interpretation.
Process Discipline
Promotes and models adherence to standards and documentation, guiding and coaching team members to follow processes and consistently achieve quality outcomes.
Leadership & Coaching
Develops team members, provides clear direction, and holds others accountable.
Customer Focus
Understands customer requirements; anticipates quality risks; communicates proactively.
Execution & Results Orientation
Drives measurable outcomes and consistently meets deadlines by monitoring KPIs to track progress, identify gaps, and ensure continuous improvement.
Communication Skills
Clear, concise reporting; can translate technical issues into business impact.
Collaboration
Works effectively with production, engineering, supply chain, and external partners.
Manufacturing Quality experience
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience, applying advanced knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, and AAR M1003 standards. Skilled in metrology, inspection methods, and ERP/QMS systems (Epicor, Plex, SAP) to drive compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement.
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About IEC Holden
We define the standard for contract manufacturing of electric motors and components as the largest player in North America.
Created as an extension of a General Motors division in the 1950s under the name IEC Holden, we were born with Fortune 500 DNA. In the decades that ensued, we mastered the craft of building electric motors for mission-critical industry applications.
In the 2000s we reinvented ourselves under new ownership by embracing a start-up attitude. IEC Holden expanded US operations and added Mexico and South Africa. We became a faster, more trusted and customer-focused company with the same passion for unparalleled quality. Aftermarket overhaul capabilities were added in 2025 with the acquisition of Motor Coils Mfg. Ltd., a rail industry institution since 1954.
In 2025, MKP Partners invested for a minority stake, adding further fuel to our trajectory.
Today we are reborn as Rockit Motors.
Combining proven manufacturing heritage with the agility of a startup, Rockit Motors represents a new kind of partner: one built to solve your most complex manufacturing challenges so you can unleash the potential within your business.
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About the role
Department: Operations
Location: Brockville Compensation: $90,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
MISSION
To lead and continuously improve the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards while driving defect reduction, process capability, and a culture of quality across the manufacturing site.
Outcomes
Lead the Site’s Quality Management System (QMS) to Compliance and Excellence
Maintain AAR M1003 (or other applicable standards) certification with zero major non-conformances and ensure 100% of quality procedures and work instructions are current, fully followed, and audited quarterly.
Reduce Customer Complaints & Improve Customer Satisfaction
Reduce customer product complaints by ≥ 20% within 12 months.
Improve Internal Quality Performance
Deliver a 10–15% reduction in rework costs year over year.
Build and Lead a High-Performing Quality Team
Develop and implement a training plan for all Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
Drive Continuous Improvement Culture
Lead at least 2 major CI projects per year tied to quality or process improvement.
Role Competencies
Ownership & Accountability
Takes full responsibility for quality outcomes; does not make excuses.
Analytical Problem Solving
Skilled in root-cause analysis, structured problem-solving, and data interpretation.
Process Discipline
Promotes and models adherence to standards and documentation, guiding and coaching team members to follow processes and consistently achieve quality outcomes.
Leadership & Coaching
Develops team members, provides clear direction, and holds others accountable.
Customer Focus
Understands customer requirements; anticipates quality risks; communicates proactively.
Execution & Results Orientation
Drives measurable outcomes and consistently meets deadlines by monitoring KPIs to track progress, identify gaps, and ensure continuous improvement.
Communication Skills
Clear, concise reporting; can translate technical issues into business impact.
Collaboration
Works effectively with production, engineering, supply chain, and external partners.
Manufacturing Quality experience
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience, applying advanced knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, and AAR M1003 standards. Skilled in metrology, inspection methods, and ERP/QMS systems (Epicor, Plex, SAP) to drive compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement.
Not the right fit? Search for Manufacturing Quality Manager jobs in Brockville, Ontario, Canada
About IEC Holden
We define the standard for contract manufacturing of electric motors and components as the largest player in North America.
Created as an extension of a General Motors division in the 1950s under the name IEC Holden, we were born with Fortune 500 DNA. In the decades that ensued, we mastered the craft of building electric motors for mission-critical industry applications.
In the 2000s we reinvented ourselves under new ownership by embracing a start-up attitude. IEC Holden expanded US operations and added Mexico and South Africa. We became a faster, more trusted and customer-focused company with the same passion for unparalleled quality. Aftermarket overhaul capabilities were added in 2025 with the acquisition of Motor Coils Mfg. Ltd., a rail industry institution since 1954.
In 2025, MKP Partners invested for a minority stake, adding further fuel to our trajectory.
Today we are reborn as Rockit Motors.
Combining proven manufacturing heritage with the agility of a startup, Rockit Motors represents a new kind of partner: one built to solve your most complex manufacturing challenges so you can unleash the potential within your business.