QUALITY LEAD – NUCLEAR MANUFACTURING

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Woodbridge, ON
Industry: Nuclear & Defense – High-Precision Components
Pay: Competitive salary based on experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Lead to oversee the quality assurance function for a high-precision nuclear component manufacturing division. The role involves ensuring compliance with CSA Z299, ISO 9001, and customer-specific nuclear quality standards, leading audits, managing NCRs and CAPAs, and mentoring the QA/QC team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a quality leadership role within nuclear or high-regulated manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of CSA Z299, ISO 9001, and nuclear QA standards
• Previous experience managing or mentoring quality/inspection teams
• Proficient in technical drawing interpretation, GD&T, and inspection documentation
• Experience with non-conformance management and customer audits
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Legally authorized to work in Canada and currently residing in Canada

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) for nuclear projects
• Ensure compliance with CSA Z299, ISO 9001, and customer specifications
• Conduct internal audits, prepare for external audits, and manage audit responses
• Oversee inspection activities and documentation including first article, in-process, and final reports
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Interface with clients and regulatory bodies on quality issues and project compliance
• Train and support quality inspectors and ensure QA processes are followed
• Maintain quality metrics and reporting for continuous improvement initiatives
• Review and approve quality records, certifications, and technical documents
• Support engineering and production teams in maintaining process controls and traceability