Job Title : Welding Quality & Non-Destructive Testing Manager
On Site / Remote / Hybrid : On Site
Location : Victoria, BC
Our client, a leader in the Canadian defense industry, is currently looking to welcome to their team a new Welding Quality & Non-Destructive Testing Manager for a permanent position in Victoria, BC.
Job Responsibilities :
- Manage and lead the Welding Quality & Non-Destructive Testing Team comprised of welding technologists and welding / non-destructive testing inspectors
- Coordinate, train, manage and grow quality assurance and quality control capabilities as required, to meet current and future business requirements
- Provide periodic Welding Subject Matter Expertise to support contract bids
- Collaborate with internal and external organizations including : The Department of National Defense (DND), Auditors for Independent Verification and Validation activities conducted by National Defense Quality Assurance Region (NDQAR) and Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), subcontracted weld engineers or weld companies in support of welding and NDT quality, process controls, performance / procedure qualifications, as well as Welding Engineers associated with contracts as appropriate and required
- Advise the Director, Corporate Support on welding standards, welding metrics and their interpretation.
Required Skills :
- Graduated from a recognized institution with post-secondary education or accreditation as an Engineer, Welding Technologist (or equivalent) or significant experience and exposure to welding and NDT activities in the marine sector.
- Submarine systems knowledge and experience, including operations and maintenance (5+ years) desirable.
- Experience (8+ years) with welding, weld inspection, structural engineering, or naval architecture with a sound knowledge (or qualifications) of NDT.
- Proven leadership and management skills and experience (5+ years) managing technical teams is highly desirable.
- Qualification as a welding inspector (CSA W178.2, CWI etc.) and QC / QA experience in such a function within shipbuilding / repair, pressure vessel / piping or similar heavy industrial environment are considered strong assets.
- Experience, Trade qualifications and performance qualifications in welding to recognized welding codes & standards.
- You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance
Working Conditions :
- Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health Wellness days
- Supportive work life balance : flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
- Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
- Employee recognition and bonus programs
- Relocation assistance for individuals and families
21 hours ago