Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Engineer to join our team. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Uni-Fab's nuclear Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with CSA N299.3:19. This role will ensure that all nuclear projects meet required quality, safety, documentation, and tracability standards while integrating processes into existing shop operations.
Duties
- Develop, implement, and maintain nuclear QMS processes and documentation to CSA N299.3:19.
- Perform gap analysis against current processes and close compliance gaps.
- Maintain control and revision of nuclear quality documents.
- Work with Project Management to align quality deliverables with project milestones.
- Collaborate with the Weld team to ensure welding-related procedures and records meet nuclear requirements.
- Ensure nuclear quality requirements are embedded into operational workflows.
- Establish and manage inspection/test plans, including hold and witness points.
- Ensure full material tracability from procurement to delivery.
- Approve final quality documentation packages before client submission.
- Manage nuclear supplier qualifications processes.
- Verify material certifications and compliance to nuclear requirements.
- Maintain approved supplier lists for nuclear projects.
- Deliver nuclear quality training for employees involved in the program.
- Maintain qualification and training records for nuclear personnel.
- Conduct internal and external audits for compliance.
- Lead noncomforance investigations and develop corrective action plans.
- Recommend process improvements for efficiency and compliance.
- Suspend work on any nuclear project activity that does not meet CSA N299.3:19 requirements or approved quality procedures.
- Approve or reject nuclear quality documents and inspection records.
- Escalate unresolved compliance issues to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Quality, Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a regulated industry (nuclear preferred; aerospace/defense considered).
- Knowledge of CSA N299.3:19 or similar nuclear/regulated standards is required.
- Understanding of welding standards (ASME, CWB) and NDE methods will be an asset.
- Experience with supplier qualifications, quality audits, and corrective actions will be needed.
- Must have strong documentation control and process management skills.
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person