Technical Officer, Quality Assurance

Tenure

Continuing

English or French

Under filling may be considered if competition is unsuccessful.

Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

Technical Officer, Quality Assurance to support the Design and Fabrication Services Branch. This role requires performing detailed dimensional and quality control inspections on a wide variety of parts and assemblies, conducting 3D data acquisition to support DFS activities, and assisting the Quality Manager with the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

Applicants must demonstrate within their application that they meet the screening criteria to be considered further.

Two-year college diploma in quality assurance, quality control, mechanical engineering technology or precision fabrication trade.

• Quality control Technician
• Quality control Inspector
• Auditor or Quality Assurance Process Analyst

• Significant* and recent hands‑on experience in performing quality control and dimensional inspections on mechanical parts and assemblies within the context of an ISO compliant Quality Management System.
• Significant* experience using 3D metrology systems such as Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), 3D scanning techniques and related software.
• Basic** experience working in, maintaining and continuously improving ISO 9001 type quality management system processes, including non‑conformances, corrective and preventive actions, and auditing.
• Basic** experience in performing calibration of traditional measuring instruments.

** Basic: 6 months to 2 years

* Significant: 2 to 6 years

Secret clearance

A thorough security clearance process will be applied, requiring verification of background information over a period of 10 years and proof of sufficient time lived in Canada.

• Advanced knowledge in reading and interpreting engineering drawings with understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
• Determine the conformity of manufactured parts using a variety of metrology equipment including CMM and 3D scanners.
• Solid knowledge of 3D metrology software such as Polyworks Inspector.
• Knowledge of manual metrology equipment usage and calibration processes.

• Technology support – Client focus (Level
  2)
• Technology support – Communication (Level
  2)
• Technology support – Conceptual and analytical ability (Level
  2)
• Technology support – Results orientation (Level
  3)
• Technology support – Self‑knowing and self‑development (Level
  1)

From $66,126 to $91,012 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance well‑being throughout their career and beyond.