Quality Assurance Specialist - Mill Bay - Thales Group

Description

Quality Assurance Specialist page is loaded## Quality Assurance Specialistremote type: Hybridlocations: Mill Bay - Squl'ew'time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0315063Location: Mill Bay - Squl'ew', CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales.

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Quality Assurance Specialist
Mill Bay, BC (Malahat) Hybrid – Full-time
Position SummaryThe Naval ISS Quality Assurance Specialist applies technical knowledge and expertise with respect to Quality Assurance and Quality Control and is responsible for ensuring that the Thales Chorus 2.0 business management system and program quality processes are implemented and effective in delivering quality across assigned projects.

The Naval ISS Quality Assurance Specialist works closely with the Naval ISS Quality Assurance Manager to help develop a culture of quality and customer satisfaction and will help to identify and implement continuous improvement actions in order to meet the objectives of operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Plan and lead quality assurance and quality control activities on the AJISS project
• Ensure incoming material and project deliverables comply with the Customer's requirements and with the applicable regulations and standards.
• Participate in quality team activities in support of ISO 9001:2015 Certification audits and assessments.
• Lead internal and supplier audits, work with suppliers to improve their quality and performance.
• Support and engage with our client's Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) for audits, inspections, non-conformances, corrective actions, and other quality related inquiries.
• Support the project teams in applying processes, identifying risks and resolving problems.
• Investigate quality related problems by applying the Eight Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving approach to determine possible root causes and corrective actions to drive resolution of found non-conformances.
• Evaluate subcontractors' quality procedures and services. Prepare written reports of any subcontracted work that fails inspection.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals.
• Assist and participate in witness/hold points ensuring subcontractors and material are in compliance with the contract/specification.
• Assist and review submittals of inspection test plans, maintains quality records and other QA documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Minimum Requirements
• Proven prior experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control, or related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge / proficiency of DND regulatory requirements, Military standards and regulatory agencies/ institutions such as ABS and Lloyds.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
• Being able to plan, execute and report internal audits/assessments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deal diplomatically with people at all levels.
• Ability to problem solve, with a high attention to detail.
  Preferred Qualifications
• ASQ: CQA, CQE, CSQP or equivalent is an asset.
• Bachelors degree in Electronics, or Engineering and/or significant relevant technical experience.
• Naval, Marine or Heavy Industry experience is an asset.
  Physical DemandsPrimarily office work. Some physical labour related to incoming and final inspection of material. Some field work possible at the dockyard and on ships.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 85, – 100,000.00 CAD Annual.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs.

All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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