Lead, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Permanent# Lead, Quality Assurance, Product Development Boisbriand Share Reporting  to the Quality Assurance Manager, Product Development, you will collaborate with teams to guarantee product quality, reliability, and safety throughout the development cycle. Working closely with engineering teams, you will act as the reference for standards compliance and risk management, from the design phase through to production transfer.

Your role is to drive the rigorous application of quality system processes and lead continuous improvement projects to ensure design robustness and the compliance of new products.
** MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Product Development Quality Management:
*** Ensure product development compliance according to applicable documents (standards, directives, procedures, quality plan);
* Ensure the proper application of all procedures and standards required for the development and preparation of production ramp-up;
* Ensure product compliance with applicable standards and regulations, from the development of the certification plan to the final technical file, by supervising compliance assessments and monitoring external testing;
* Lead the product risk management process in accordance with ISO 14971, from plan development to final report writing, by conducting risk analysis activities (e.g.,HA, dFMECA, pFMECA);
* Actively participate in design reviews for manufacturing processes of products under development;
* Review and approve test plans and reports required for product verification and validation;
* Ensure proper management of technical product documentation (DHF, engineering drawings, work instructions, etc.);
* Maintain product quality and compliance during design changes during the development phase;
* Evaluate the compliance of deliverables during the production transfer review and certify that quality criteria are met for the transfer;
* Collaborate with the Sustaining Quality Assurance team to ensure an efficient and complete transfer of quality requirements to production;
* Participate in the update and continuous improvement of development procedures    using change management best practices.
** JOB REQUIREMENTS
*** University degree in Engineering;
* Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance (Design) or product certification;
* Member in good standing of the OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec) or Junior Engineer (CPI);
* Knowledge of ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, MDR 2017/745 (an asset);
* Knowledge of product certification in accordance with CE marking, CSA/UL, FCC, ISO/IEC, RoHS/REACH such as IEC 60601, IEC 61000 Series, IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849, ISO 10218, IEC 61508, and ISO 15066, etc. (an asset);
* Skilled in time management and maintaining schedules in a fast-paced environment;
* Proven ability for analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking;
* Team player with strong influence, teaching, and communication skills;
* Bilingual (English and French).
** WHAT WE OFFER
*** Remote work (according to job type);
* Competitive salaries;
* Group RRSP with employer contribution;
* Group insurance paid at 50% by Kinova;
* Up to 4 weeks of vacation;
* Personal days off in addition to vacation;
* Snacks, coffee, and fresh fruit at all times;
* A dedicated and great work team;
* A state-of-the-art environment;
* A company culture focused on the development of each individual;
* Free parking;
* Electric vehicle charging stations;
* Regular social and sporting events;
* And much more, but you'll have to meet us to learn more…Kinova is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment for all and acting in discrimination against people on the basis of gender, nationality, minority status, or disability. As such, Kinova provides accommodation at all stages of the recruitment process and will treat all information relating to your health in a confidential and without prejudice.

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