This role plays a key part in ensuring our organization consistently meets customer requirements through an effective and compliant Quality Management System (QMS). The successful candidate will support and monitor adherence to ISO 9001 standards, helping to maintain and continuously improve quality practices across the business. This position contributes to key initiatives, supports strategic objectives, and influences quality performance throughout Irving Shipbuilding, ensuring alignment with both customer expectations and organizational goals.

• 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- supporting business functions with non-conformance reports, developing process documentation, how to effectively use quality management systems.

• Act as the customer liaison for the customer point of contact depending on the program- ensuring audit schedule, non-conformances, etc are clearly communicated and actioned.

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

  • A combination of education and experience would be considered.

• 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 and writing audit reports.

• Knowledge of quality management systems and best practices.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage different stakeholders.

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.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.