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Quality Manager — Job Description (EMCC)Position summaryThe Quality Manager owns EMCC's quality system end to end: keeping our ISO 9001:2015 registration and CSA N299 nuclear quality program audit-ready, and making sure every coil and every reel of magnet wire that leaves Barrie meets specification the first time. This is a hands-on leadership role on the shop floor, in the lab and in front of customers and auditors. You will use Lean and structured problem-solving to cut defects, scrap and rework while building a culture where quality is everyone's job. Role at a glance Title Quality Manager Reports to President Direct reports Quality testers and inspectors/technicians; dotted-line influence over production supervisors Location 191 Saunders Rd., Barrie, Ontario (on-site) Employment type Full-time, permanent Key interfaces Operations, Coil and Magnet Wire Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, customers, registrars and auditors Compensation Competitive salary, commensurate with experience About EMCCElectric Motor Coil Company (EMCC Ltd.) is an ISO 9001:2015 manufacturer based in Barrie, Ontario. We make stator coils, traction coils, armature coils, field coils, slip rings and magnet wire for motor and transformer OEMs and repair shops around the world.Our products keep critical equipment running in mining, rail, power generation, oil and gas, marine, and pulp and paper. We run the business on EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) and are building Lean and 6S discipline into daily operations, so this seat has a clear scorecard, clear accountabilities and real authority to improve how we work.Key responsibilitiesQuality management system (ISO 9001 and CSA N299)Own, maintain and continually improve the QMS so EMCC keeps its ISO 9001:2015 registration and CSA N299 nuclear quality program compliance.
Serve as Management Representative and primary contact for registrars, customer auditors and nuclear-sector clients.
Plan and lead the internal audit program; host surveillance, recertification and customer audits; drive findings to verified closure.
Control the quality manual, procedures, work instructions, forms and records, including N299 requirements for traceability, records retention and graded quality levels.
Prepare and lead management reviews with objective data on quality objectives, audit results, customer feedback and process performance.
Maintain calibration and measuring-equipment control, training records and qualification of special processes and personnel.
Quality assurance and control: coil manufacturingSet inspection and test plans for stator, traction and armature coils, field coils and slip rings, from incoming material to final release.
Oversee electrical and dimensional testing and qualification, such as surge comparison, HiPot, insulation resistance, turn-to-turn, voltage endurance, and resistance checks, and ensure results are recorded and traceable.
Approve first-article inspections and production release; hold authority to stop shipment of nonconforming products.
Work with Engineering and Production on process control for looping, forming, taping, resin and curing.
Quality assurance and control: magnet wire productionMonitor in-process and final testing for magnet wire, such as conductor dimensions, insulation build, dielectric breakdown, elongation, adhesion and flexibility, and thermal class, against applicable NEMA, IEC and customer specifications.
Monitor extruding, taping, wrapping and spooling lines with statistical process control and capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
Ensure lot traceability from raw material and insulation materials through finished reels.
Nonconformance, corrective action and supplier qualityRun the nonconforming material, MRB and CAPA processes; lead root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone and FMEA.
Manage customer complaints and returns: respond quickly, contain, investigate and report back.
Qualify, audit and monitor suppliers, including N299 flow-down of quality requirements and commercial-grade dedication where applicable.
Continuous improvement and leadershipLead Lean and 6S initiatives that cut scrap, rework and cost of poor quality, and embed error-proofing (poka-yoke) and standard work.
Own quality measurables on the EMCC scorecard and deliver quarterly Most Important Things (MITs) in line with our EOS rhythm.
Hire, coach and develop the quality team; train production staff on quality standards, inspection methods and problem-solving.
Champion a culture of first-time quality and safety across all shifts.
Required qualifications7+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years leading a quality function or team.
Hands-on experience maintaining an ISO 9001:2015 QMS, including leading internal audits and hosting third-party registrar audits.
Working knowledge of CSA N299 (or a comparable nuclear or regulated-industry standard such as CSA Z299, ASME NQA-1, AS9100 or IATF 16949), or the demonstrated ability to learn and apply it quickly.
Proven, practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing: value stream mapping, 5S/6S, standard work, kaizen, error-proofing and visual management.
Proficiency in core quality methods: SPC, measurement system analysis (Gage R&R), PFMEA, control plans, 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa and Pareto analysis.

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Quality Manager — Job Description (EMCC)Position summaryThe Quality Manager owns EMCC's quality system end to end: keeping our ISO 9001:2015 registration and CSA N299 nuclear quality program audit-ready, and making sure every coil and every reel of magnet wire that leaves Barrie meets specification the first time. This is a hands-on leadership role on the shop floor, in the lab and in front of customers and auditors. You will use Lean and structured problem-solving to cut defects, scrap and rework while building a culture where quality is everyone's job. Role at a glance Title Quality Manager Reports to President Direct reports Quality testers and inspectors/technicians; dotted-line influence over production supervisors Location 191 Saunders Rd., Barrie, Ontario (on-site) Employment type Full-time, permanent Key interfaces Operations, Coil and Magnet Wire Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, customers, registrars and auditors Compensation Competitive salary, commensurate with experience About EMCCElectric Motor Coil Company (EMCC Ltd.) is an ISO 9001:2015 manufacturer based in Barrie, Ontario. We make stator coils, traction coils, armature coils, field coils, slip rings and magnet wire for motor and transformer OEMs and repair shops around the world.Our products keep critical equipment running in mining, rail, power generation, oil and gas, marine, and pulp and paper. We run the business on EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) and are building Lean and 6S discipline into daily operations, so this seat has a clear scorecard, clear accountabilities and real authority to improve how we work.Key responsibilitiesQuality management system (ISO 9001 and CSA N299)Own, maintain and continually improve the QMS so EMCC keeps its ISO 9001:2015 registration and CSA N299 nuclear quality program compliance.
Serve as Management Representative and primary contact for registrars, customer auditors and nuclear-sector clients.
Plan and lead the internal audit program; host surveillance, recertification and customer audits; drive findings to verified closure.
Control the quality manual, procedures, work instructions, forms and records, including N299 requirements for traceability, records retention and graded quality levels.
Prepare and lead management reviews with objective data on quality objectives, audit results, customer feedback and process performance.
Maintain calibration and measuring-equipment control, training records and qualification of special processes and personnel.
Quality assurance and control: coil manufacturingSet inspection and test plans for stator, traction and armature coils, field coils and slip rings, from incoming material to final release.
Oversee electrical and dimensional testing and qualification, such as surge comparison, HiPot, insulation resistance, turn-to-turn, voltage endurance, and resistance checks, and ensure results are recorded and traceable.
Approve first-article inspections and production release; hold authority to stop shipment of nonconforming products.
Work with Engineering and Production on process control for looping, forming, taping, resin and curing.
Quality assurance and control: magnet wire productionMonitor in-process and final testing for magnet wire, such as conductor dimensions, insulation build, dielectric breakdown, elongation, adhesion and flexibility, and thermal class, against applicable NEMA, IEC and customer specifications.
Monitor extruding, taping, wrapping and spooling lines with statistical process control and capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
Ensure lot traceability from raw material and insulation materials through finished reels.
Nonconformance, corrective action and supplier qualityRun the nonconforming material, MRB and CAPA processes; lead root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone and FMEA.
Manage customer complaints and returns: respond quickly, contain, investigate and report back.
Qualify, audit and monitor suppliers, including N299 flow-down of quality requirements and commercial-grade dedication where applicable.
Continuous improvement and leadershipLead Lean and 6S initiatives that cut scrap, rework and cost of poor quality, and embed error-proofing (poka-yoke) and standard work.
Own quality measurables on the EMCC scorecard and deliver quarterly Most Important Things (MITs) in line with our EOS rhythm.
Hire, coach and develop the quality team; train production staff on quality standards, inspection methods and problem-solving.
Champion a culture of first-time quality and safety across all shifts.
Required qualifications7+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years leading a quality function or team.
Hands-on experience maintaining an ISO 9001:2015 QMS, including leading internal audits and hosting third-party registrar audits.
Working knowledge of CSA N299 (or a comparable nuclear or regulated-industry standard such as CSA Z299, ASME NQA-1, AS9100 or IATF 16949), or the demonstrated ability to learn and apply it quickly.
Proven, practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing: value stream mapping, 5S/6S, standard work, kaizen, error-proofing and visual management.
Proficiency in core quality methods: SPC, measurement system analysis (Gage R&R), PFMEA, control plans, 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa and Pareto analysis.