Quality Manager

Brampton/Southern Ontario

Salary up to 110K

With Benefits an Bonus Plan

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a company-wide quality management system that meets industry codes, client expectations, and regulatory standards
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, inspection methods, and work instructions in alignment with AWS D1.1 and related codes
• Conduct internal quality audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives to resolve non-conformities and prevent recurrence
• Manage document control systems for all quality-related materials, including procedures, test records, and compliance reports
• Review technical specifications, contracts, and drawings to define and enforce project-specific quality requirements
• Create and implement inspection and test plans (ITPs) for all phases of steel fabrication and construction projects
• Collaborate with project managers to integrate quality checkpoints into construction timelines and production schedules
• Monitor quality performance during key project milestones and ensure inspection hold points are properly executed
• Oversee welding programs, including welder qualifications, weld procedure specifications, and welder performance monitoring
• Supervise non-destructive testing (NDT) processes such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing
• Ensure accurate material traceability, including mill test reports, heat numbers, and batch control
• Lead dimensional and tolerance inspections during fabrication, and manage quality standards for coatings and surface prep
• Provide leadership to the quality control team, assigning responsibilities, setting expectations, and evaluating performance
• Design and deliver training sessions to educate production staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices
• Support plant managers and supervisors in resolving quality concerns and implementing corrective actions
• Maintain AISC certification standards and liaise with certification bodies to ensure compliance
• Prepare reports and present quality metrics to senior leadership for review and decision-making
• Represent the company during third-party inspections and client quality audits
• Oversee non-conformance tracking and corrective/preventive action processes
• Ensure adherence to safety, building code, and customer-specific quality requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in quality management within structural steel, construction, or fabrication environments
• In-depth knowledge of welding codes such as AWS D1.1 and D1.5, as well as other construction and steel fabrication standards
• Hands-on experience with non-destructive testing (NDT), including UT, MT, and PT methods
• Familiarity with quality management systems, inspection tools, and relevant software platforms
• Understanding of steel fabrication workflows, structural detailing, and shop-floor quality practices
• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is an asset
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) strongly preferred
• Knowledge of AISC Certified Fabricator program requirements
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng or PE) designation is preferred but not mandatory
• Familiarity with project management tools and processes
• Understanding of BIM systems is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities across shop, office, and client-facing roles
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and build a quality-first culture
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Travel throughout Southern Ontario with 50% in GTA and 50% outside GTA area

We appreciate all applications, however only those who meet the listed requirements will be contacted for interview.

If you are interested in applying for this role, email resume to mfarnell@averyhr.com