Source Surveillance – Quality & Supplier Oversight

Job Title: Source Surveillance – Quality & Supplier Oversight

Location: Kincardine, ON (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: 11 Months

Quality Specialist (Procurement & Supplier Oversight)

Location: Hybrid with occasional visits to vendor sites

Position Summary

The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all equipment, materials, and services purchased from third-party manufacturers meet stringent regulatory and contractual requirements. This role involves end-to-end quality oversight, from reviewing procurement plans to conducting high-level onsite surveillance at domestic and international supplier facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Oversight & Surveillance

• Perform onsite surveillance and product verification at manufacturer facilities to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

• Witness tests and verify that supplier equipment and methods meet industry and regulatory standards.

• Conduct audits and assessments of supplier quality programs, influencing vendors to implement corrective actions when non-conformances are identified.

• Perform documentation reviews to verify the availability and accuracy of all Quality Assurance (QA) records and regulatory approvals (e.g., CRN, electrical approvals).

Procurement & Quality Planning

• Review and accept Supplier Quality Plans and Procurement Oversight Plans.

• Evaluate supplier procurement processes, including subcontractor selection and proposal evaluations.

• Provide technical guidance to engineering and supply chain teams regarding the Approved Suppliers List (ASL) and code restrictions.

• Interface with supplier executive management to resolve complex quality matters and secure commitments for corrective actions.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Collect and analyze supplier quality data to identify trends, develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and initiate preventative actions.

• Lead root cause analysis for equipment or service failures and verify the effectiveness of corrective action implementation.

• Develop divisional procedures and training to ensure quality policies are understood and consistently applied.

• Monitor supplier health and develop mitigation plans for underperforming vendors.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory codes, and industry standards (Nuclear/Power Generation experience preferred).

• Regulatory Compliance: Proficiency in verifying engineered product approvals, including Canadian Registration Numbers (CRN) and electrical certifications.

• Audit & Inspection: Proven experience in source surveillance, vendor audits, and product verification within a manufacturing environment.

• Communication: Ability to influence vendor management and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain).

• Adaptability: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for site visits and supplier evaluations.

Why Join This Team?

• Project Impact: Play a critical role in the safety and reliability of large-scale power infrastructure projects.

• Professional Growth: Manage complex, multi-disciplinary quality reviews with a high degree of independence.

• Stable Environment: Work within a collaborative team dedicated to industry-leading safety and quality standards.