JOB DESCRIPTION
The Quality Specialist will drive the completion of the Quality inputs to procurement packages and negotiations. They will effectively monitor, manage and review vendor furnished information. They will create visualizations that highlight risks to the business while organizing the presentation of data to reflect results (e.g. trends and correlations) in a visually compelling way. A strong knowledge of various manufacturing processes is important to understand documentation accuracy and applicability. Numerically astute with strong problem-solving and data analysis skills and visual data management.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily monitoring of procurement package status and open actions for the supplier quality team. Correspondence with the vendor and ISI stakeholders.
• Activate change requests to update procurement package quality requirements with the vendor.
• Negotiate quality requirements with the vendor.
• Management of schedule for quality vendor furnished information.
• Management of approval from ISI stakeholders for quality vendor furnished information.
• Review of vendor furnished information.
• Stakeholder in Contract kick off meetings with vendor.
• Quality point of contact with supply chain and supplier.
• Completion of submittal documentation via Windchill.
• Review of counterfeit notifications and initial investigation/risk analysis within ISI.
• Organize the presentation of data to reflect results (e.g., trends and correlations) in a visually compelling way to address critical business questions.
• Create and execute Continuous Improvement projects for the Supplier Quality Group.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems.
• 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas or ocean technology.
• Experience with QMS software is an asset.
• Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

ABOUT US
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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
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.