Project Quality Lead

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

We are looking for a Project Quality Lead to provide site support, ensure compliance with quality requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement throughout the project.

Missions/Main Duties

• Attend the site regularly to verify the implementation of inspection and test plans and ensure the quality of work execution.
• Track quality KPIs, manage non-conformities, and oversee the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions.
• Perform supplier qualification and evaluation activities, including First Article Inspections (FAI), and prepare the corresponding reports.
• Define, plan, and carry out on-site quality audits, while delivering training to the relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain the project quality plan.
• Review subcontractors’ Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Contribute to the qualification and selection of subcontractors.
• Deliver training on project quality requirements.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or in a related field.

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in a project quality management role.

Technical skills:

• Proven experience in the railway sector, in a manufacturing plant or on a construction site, ideally involving locomotive projects, as well as in supplier quality.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and performing First Article Inspections (FAI), including the application of acceptance criteria and visual and dimensional inspections.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, with proficiency in problem-solving tools and methodologies such as Pareto, 5 Whys, 8D, and Ishikawa.
• Ability to produce follow-up reports with photographic documentation and to use digital site tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English*

*Reason for the bilingual requirement: You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including both French-speaking and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore essential to build strong client relationships, understand their specific needs, and communicate effectively in their preferred language.

Interpersonal skills:

• Excellent analytical skills and strong synthesis ability.
• Attention to detail, autonomy, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.