Precision Resource
Quality Manager
Cambridge, ON, Canada - Full Time
Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Division Manager you will ensure the reliability of information and the efficiency of quality processes.
Precision Resource offers:
Summary
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quality assurance activities within the manufacturing operation to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role oversees quality systems, drives continuous improvement, manages corrective and preventive actions, and supports production through effective quality planning, inspection, and problem resolution. The Quality Manager ensures compliance with applicable quality standards, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and partners cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to achieve operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and cost‑effective quality performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education, Experience
Precision Resource offers:
- Benefits package including health, dental, life and CI
- RRSP/DPSP with match
- Annual bonus based on division profitability
- Vacation and flexible paid holidays
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement and paid training
- Work with an established team of long-term employees
Summary
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quality assurance activities within the manufacturing operation to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role oversees quality systems, drives continuous improvement, manages corrective and preventive actions, and supports production through effective quality planning, inspection, and problem resolution. The Quality Manager ensures compliance with applicable quality standards, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and partners cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to achieve operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and cost‑effective quality performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set, direct & support priorities of the Quality team (development of accountabilities for each team member)
- Review/re-set objectives in conjunction with on-time performance evaluations
- Develop, implement and improve departmental metrics
- Drive continual improvement process within the Quality department
- Develop a continuous learning process for all staff (proper measurement techniques, identifications fit/function – critical characteristics, standardization of acceptance criteria)
- Ensure NCR’s (Nonconformance Reporting), inspection, SPC, Gauge Maintenance, Cost of Quality, internal audits, etc. are accurate and completed in a timely manner
- Lead/support problem resolution and responsiveness of all customer quality related issues
- Customer liaison
- Attend supplier conferences
- Review all 8D reports and corrective actions implemented
- Actively participate in APQP, FMEA and quote review meetings
- Ensure Division maintains all Quality related certifications
- Improve and maintain accurate Quality procedures and manuals
Qualifications, Education, Experience
- BSc in Engineering or highly technical training equal to a 4-year program (CQE)
- 5+years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with formal documentation systems and methods particularly ISO9001, IATF 16949, AS9100D
- Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
