Manufacturing QA Manager
- On-site
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Operations
Job description
About RBR
At RBR, we’ve been making waves in oceanography since 1973, designing cutting-edge instruments to measure our blue planet. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the ocean’s deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey.
At RBR, we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From Friday lunches to social events, we’re a crew that thrives on taking on complex and exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us? Apply below!
About the role
As the Manufacturing QA Manager at RBR, you’ll lead developing and maintaining RBR’s Quality Management System, as well as leading the manufacturing engineering team to ensure process optimization for both legacy products as well as new product introductions. You will drive continuous improvement across RBR, ensuring our products and services meet established quality standards, ultimately ensuring the success of our customers.
What you’ll do
- Develop and oversee RBR’s Quality Management System
- Introduce new products from R&D into production, optimizing for manufacturability, scalability, and efficiency
- Champion continuous improvement and quality initiatives across RBR
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to monitor supplier performance, qualify new sources, and support corrective actions
- Partner with production, SCM, R&D, and service teams to establish KPIs, assess performance, and drive improvements
- Develop and implement standards for inspection and testing of components and assemblies
- Develop and implement procedures for the disposition of defective material via material review board (MRB)
- Create training material and train various teams on quality assurance activities
- Support sales and service teams with quality-related customer interactions
- Ensure the accuracy and availability of quality-related data
Job requirements
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive technical experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment
- Experience leading and managing technical teams
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001 principles
- Experience introducing new products from R&D into manufacturing, assessing overall manufacturability and providing feedback to R&D
- Hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)
- Proficiency in writing QA and QC policies and procedure
- Experience with non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and vendor use
- Familiarity with PCB/PCBA design (DFM), manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-A-610), and board-level testing
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced setting
Nice to haves
- Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Business Central (ERP)
- Experience with ISO 17025
- In-depth understanding of mechanical properties of various materials, including titanium, various polymers, and glass-reinforced resins
- IPC-A-610 (or equivalent) certification
- Six Sigma certification
Current perks at RBR
🌴 20 days of vacation, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown and paid sick days
🩺 Benefits from day 1 & RRSP contribution matching
💰 Company-wide bonus program
🏋🏽 Annual fitness reimbursement program
🚴 Greener commuting incentive program (bike-to-work, carpool, or transit passes)
🚗 EV reimbursement program + on-site charging stations
💝 Charitable donation matching
🌮 Monthly Friday lunches (on us)!
At RBR, we celebrate and support diversity in our workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to find the most talented person for each role. Accommodations are available upon request at every stage of the selection process.
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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