Supplier Quality Specialist

• Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams on process and quality improvements
• Stay up to date with technological advancements in the field and identify how to leverage them to improve cost, quality or assurance of supply
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Direct engagement with suppliers to accomplish improvements in supplier quality and shipping performance
• Audit the supplier to applicable codes and standards (ISO 9001, NQA-1)
• Strictly follow ISO/NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
• Benchmarking new potential suppliers (pre-audit)
• Supplier scorecard delivery and follow up
• On-going Supplier engagement ensuring both ATS and Suppliers are informed and in compliance with change management
• Support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide technical leadership in new supplier selection
• Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
• Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager
• Travel may be required to local and international destinations

• A post-secondary engineering, quality or equivalent degree, with experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, toolmaking, machining, welding, quality or equivalent experience is preferred
• Ability to meet the qualifications of NIAC Lead Auditor
• Minimum 5 years experience in nuclear environment or other highly regulated industry preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in a calibration environment preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience working in an environment with applications in: manufacturing, mechanical equipment & components, heat treating, plating, welding & painting applications preferred
• Working experience with ISO 9001 and NQA-1
• Experience with the Nuclear requirements relating to Quality and Inspection plans
• Advanced understanding of GD&T
• Ability to read mechanical detail and assembly drawings
• Ability to read a variety of types of measuring equipment
• Ability to operate and program a CMM
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects from various diverse organizations

Nuclear Auditor training and qualification is an asset

• Flexible work schedules
• Employee events
• Free coffee beverages
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe programs
• Overtime pay eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401K matching program
• Employee Incentive Bonus program
• Optional Employee Share Purchase Program
• Tuition reimbursement programs