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Parsons Corporation Design Quality Manager (Remote) in Virtual Office, Ontario
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Quality Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to work ensuring our services and products meet the highest standards of quality, aligning with both customer expectations and Parsons' rigorous requirements.
What You'll Be Doing:
Provides Quality Systems leadership using the ISO 9001 Standard as the basis for process development and optimization, procedure development, data collection and reporting and Quality Systems training. Interfaces at senior and executive levels with regard to ISO 9000 process improvement and reengineering.
Develops and maintains Quality Policy, Processes, Procedures and related documents. Reviews Quality Manuals, documents, and implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, regulations and regulatory commitments.
Participates in Client pre-bid, bid or contract planning and preparation.
Plans and executes required audit activities (schedules, plans, reports, finding resolutions, etc.).
Performs and adequately documents Internal Quality Audits of assigned office, projects and jobsites, and manages all related follow-up activities. Audits conducted to assure compliance with Parsons standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes, specifications and drawings, including but not limited to: Design, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Project Controls, Vendor/Subcontractor
Management, Receiving, Handling & Storage, Construction, etc.
Facilitates all internal and external Quality audits and briefs management with the results.
Effectively documents, follows-up and closes corrective actions - both internal and external. Analyzes findings/ issues/ non-conformances identified during audits to determine program quality and identify performance trends. Analysis includes all available oversight results, both internal and external, and trending data.
Handles qualification audits of suppliers of purchased items and services.
Assures audited activities meet Parsons’ quality program, and Client quality requirements.
Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
Promotes safety awareness including adhering to safety rules and requirements. Participates, as needed, in safety field audits and assessments.
Reviews from a quality perspective (and approves if required) documents prepared by internal or external organizations such as quality manuals and procedures, technical deliverables, test plans and procedures, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
Collaborates with management for interface on Quality activities with internal or external organizations (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others).
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
4-year degree in Engineering
A minimum of 12 years of related work experience combined Engineering and Quality, including 5 years experience in Quality man
A proven track record in managing quality within complex projects.
Expertise in ISO 9001 Standards for Quality Systems.
Experience conducting comprehensive audits with a keen eye for detail.
Quality Systems Expertise: Champion the development and optimization of Quality Systems using ISO 9001 Standards. Engage with senior management on process improvements and reengineering efforts.
Policy Development: Craft and maintain comprehensive project Quality Policies, Processes, Procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Audit Mastery: Plan and execute detailed audits across various project phases to ensure compliance with Parsons standards and contract requirements. Manage follow-up activities for internal audits, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.
Client Engagement: Actively participate in client pre-bid discussions, bid preparation, and contract planning to integrate quality considerations from the outset.
Safety Advocacy: Promote safety awareness by adhering to safety protocols and participating in field audits as necessary.
P.Eng.
Reside in Canada
Fluent in French (professional verbal and written skills)
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equal) or ASQ certification (CMQ/OE, CQA, or CQE).
Membership in a nationally-recognized Quality organization. Professional Engineer registration.
Other related certifications may include but are not limited to: Design Quality experience; Systems Quality experience; Possesses working knowledge of more than one area of industry such as infrastructure, government, aviation, process, or transportation.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Corporate team.
We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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