Design Quality Manager

A Design Quality Manager job is available in Toronto to work on major infrastructure and transportation projects.

Project Details

A Design Quality Manager job is available in Toronto to work on major infrastructure and transportation projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide Quality Systems leadership using the ISO 9001 Standard as the basis for process development and optimization, procedure development, data collection and reporting and Quality Systems training.
• Interface at senior and executive levels with regard to ISO 9000 process improvement and reengineering
• Develop and maintain Quality Policy, Processes, Procedures and related documents.
• Review Quality Manuals, documents, and implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, regulations and regulatory commitments
• Participate in Client pre-bid, bid or contract planning and preparation
• Plan and execute required audit activities (schedules, plans, reports, finding resolutions, etc.)
• Perform and adequately documents Internal Quality Audits of assigned office, projects and job sites, and manages all related follow-up activities. Audits conducted to assure compliance with appropriate standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes, specifications and drawings, including but not limited to: Design, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Project Controls, Vendor/Subcontractor
• Facilitate all internal and external Quality audits and briefs management with the results
• Effectively document, follow-up and close corrective actions - both internal and external.
• Analyze findings/ issues/ non-conformances identified during audits to determine program quality and identify performance trends. Analysis to include all available oversight results, both internal and external, and trending data
• Handle qualification audits of suppliers of purchased items and services
• Assure audited activities meet the quality program, and Client quality requirements
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records
• Promote safety awareness including adhering to safety rules and requirements.
• Participate, as needed, in safety field audits and assessments
• Review from a quality perspective (and approves if required) documents prepared by internal or external organizations such as quality manuals and procedures, technical deliverables, test plans and procedures, purchase orders, and subcontracts
• Collaborate with management for interface on Quality activities with internal or external organizations (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others)

Desired Skills and Experience

• A minimum of around 12 years of related work experience combined Engineering and Quality, including around 5 years’ experience in Quality management
• A proven track record in managing quality within complex projects
• Expertise in ISO 9001 Standards for Quality Systems
• Experience conducting comprehensive audits with a keen eye for detail
• Quality Systems Expertise: Champion the development and optimization of Quality Systems using ISO 9001 Standards. Engage with senior management on process improvements and reengineering efforts
• Policy Development: Craft and maintain comprehensive project Quality Policies, Processes, Procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Audit Mastery: Plan and execute detailed audits across various project phases to ensure compliance with standards and contract requirements. Manage follow-up activities for internal audits, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• PEng preferred
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equal)
• Membership of a nationally recognized Quality organization.
• Other related certifications may include but are not limited to: Design Quality experience; Systems Quality experience; Possesses working knowledge of more than one area of industry such as infrastructure, government, aviation, process, or transportation
• Canadian Citizenship or the current right to work in Canada is desirable although visas can be obtained for strong candidates with good international experience on major projects

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This leading engineering consulting firm provides design, engineering, digital and a variety of construction and infrastructure consultancy services.  They have a fantastic reputation for successfully designing and building large-scale transportation projects around the world.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially aware professional to progress their career on a major infrastructure project in Toronto, Canada.

A full employer profile will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Salary will be based on experience but may be within the range of up to $140k.