ISO Coordinator / Purchaser

Our company is a well-equipped modern machine shop that was incorporated in 1987, and has grown from an initial 3 people to now having over 30 employees. We are located within a 24,000 square foot facility in the region of Windsor West Hants, NS, easily accessible from the Hwy 101.

We provide CNC machining, manual machining, and CNC water jet cutting services, as well as full fabrication capabilities including CWB W47.1 certified welding, bending, and shearing.  We also offer other value-added services such as assembly and in-house testing, and a wide range of out-of-house finishing processes.  We provide service to a wide range of markets including industrial, defense, commercial, and marine, and are a one-stop turnkey solution for many of our customers.

ISO Responsibilities

• Maintain and control the QMS documentation — policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, records
• Manage document control: versioning, approval, distribution, and obsolescence
• Plan and coordinate internal audits; train and schedule internal auditors
• Track findings and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure
• Prepare for and support external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 / ISO 13485) — surveillance, recertification, customer audits
• Coordinate management review meetings and maintain required records
• Log and investigate non-conformances; run 8D / root-cause analysis with production and engineering
• Track quality objectives and KPIs — scrap, rework, on-time delivery, supplier performance — and report trends
• Maintain calibration records and the equipment register
• Keep training records current and ensure staff meet QMS requirements
• Support risk assessments, FMEAs, and continual improvement projects
• Act as primary internal contact for the certification body and quality-related customer requests

Purchasing Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, components, consumables, tooling, and services
• Issue RFQs, evaluate quotations, and negotiate price, lead time, and payment terms
• Raise and manage purchase orders; track status and expedite as needed
• Maintain approved supplier lists and run supplier evaluations and scorecards
• Qualify new suppliers, including supplier audits and certification verification
• Manage supplier non-conformances, returns, and corrective action requests (SCARs)
• Monitor inventory levels with production to prevent stockouts and excess
• Resolve invoice, receiving, and pricing discrepancies with accounting and suppliers
• Maintain purchasing records for audit trail and traceability — mill certificates, CoCs, material certs
• Identify cost-reduction and dual-sourcing opportunities, including domestic Canadian supply where lead time or tariffs favour it

Requirements

• 3+ years of combined experience in quality systems coordination and/or purchasing in a Canadian manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience maintaining an ISO management system and supporting audits
• Strong grasp of document control, CAPA, and non-conformance processes
• Proven procurement work: sourcing, RFQs, negotiation, supplier management
• Excellent organizational skills and record-keeping discipline — the role is audited
• Strong spreadsheet and ERP ability (Excel / SAP / Oracle / Epicor / Syspro / Microsoft Dynamics)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Able to balance competing quality and supply chain priorities

Assets

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification (or AS9100 / IATF 16949 equivalent)
• ASQ certification — CQA, CQE, or CQT
• Supply chain credential — SCMP / CSCP / APICS / PMAC
• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 / ISO 13485 and CSA/SCC-accredited certification bodies
• ERP/MRP implementation or super-user experience
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement background
• Sector experience — aerospace / automotive / medical device / fabricated metal / food processing
• Familiarity with Canadian import/customs basics, CUSMA/USMCA rules of origin, and duty drawback

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular time on the production floor
• Ability to walk the plant and inspect incoming material; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs 
• Comfortable around machinery, noise, and temperature variation (PPE provided)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate plus, $25-$30/hr based on experience
• Complete medical benefits
• RRSP matching program