Supplier Quality Specialist
ATS Industrial Automation
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Lewis Center, OH
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Posted March 27, 2026
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- Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery.
- Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams on process and quality improvements.
- Stay up to date with technological advancements in the field and identify how to leverage them to improve cost, quality or assurance of supply.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Direct engagement with suppliers to accomplish improvements in supplier quality and shipping performance.
- Audit the supplier to applicable codes and standards (ISO 9001, NQA-1).
- Strictly follow ISO Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.
- Benchmarking new potential suppliers (pre-audit)
- Supplier scorecard delivery and follow up
- On-going Supplier engagement ensuring both ATS and Suppliers are informed and in compliance with change management.
- Support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide technical leadership in new supplier selection.
- Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
- Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
- Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
- Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
- Travel may be required to local and international destinations.
- Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
- Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
- Report defect in any equipment or protective device
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
- Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
- Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
- Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Commitments
Travel may be required to local and international destinations.
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
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Requirements
- Ability to meet the qualifications of NIAC Lead Auditor
- Nuclear Auditor training and qualification is an asset
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a calibration environment preferred
- Minimum 5 years quality assurance experience working in an environment with applications in: manufacturing, mechanical equipment & components, heat treating, plating, welding & painting applications preferred
- Experience in nuclear environment or other highly regulated industry preferred
- Working experience with ISO 9001, knowledge of NQA-1 is an asset
- Experience with the Nuclear requirements relating to Quality and Inspection plans
- Advanced understanding of GD&T
- Ability to read mechanical detail and assembly drawings
- Ability to read a variety of types of measuring equipment
- Ability to operate and program a CMM
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects from various diverse organizations
- Health and Safety
Preferred Skills
- A post-secondary engineering, quality or equivalent degree, with experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, toolmaking, machining, welding, quality or equivalent experience is preferred
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a calibration environment preferred
- Experience in nuclear environment or other highly regulated industry preferred
Education
- (Not required) – A post-secondary engineering, quality or equivalent degree, with experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, toolmaking, machining, welding, quality or equivalent experience is preferred
About ATS Ohio Inc.
ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. ATS Industrial Automation is expanding the capabilities of its existing nuclear division into the US.
With over 20 years of experience in bringing automation to nuclear projects, ATS provides world-leading automation tooling to the nuclear energy sector for new reactor builds, refurbishment, operations, and maintenance. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products, and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers.
Major Duties
Position Title: Supplier Quality Specialist
Department: Quality
Reports To: Director, Quality
MAJOR DUTIES:
Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery.
Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams on process and quality improvements.
Stay up to date with technological advancements in the field and identify how to leverage them to improve cost, quality or assurance of supply.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Direct engagement with suppliers to accomplish improvements in supplier quality and shipping performance.
Audit the supplier to applicable codes and standards (ISO 9001, NQA-1).
Specific Responsibilities
Strictly follow ISO Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.
Benchmarking new potential suppliers (pre-audit)
Supplier scorecard delivery and follow up
On-going Supplier engagement ensuring both ATS and Suppliers are informed and in compliance with change management.
Support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide technical leadership in new supplier selection.
Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Travel may be required to local and international destinations.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
A post-secondary engineering, quality or equivalent degree, with experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, toolmaking, machining, welding, quality or equivalent experience is preferred
Ability to meet the qualifications of NIAC Lead Auditor
Nuclear Auditor training and qualification is an asset
Experience/Requirements:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a calibration environment preferred
Minimum 5 years quality assurance experience working in an environment with applications in: manufacturing, mechanical equipment & components, heat treating, plating, welding & painting applications preferred
Experience in nuclear environment or other highly regulated industry preferred
Working experience with ISO 9001, knowledge of NQA-1 is an asset
Experience with the Nuclear requirements relating to Quality and Inspection plans
Advanced understanding of GD&T
Ability to read mechanical detail and assembly drawings
Ability to read a variety of types of measuring equipment
Ability to operate and program a CMM
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects from various diverse organizations
Health and Safety
All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:
We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. ATS Industrial Automation is expanding the capabilities of its existing nuclear division into the US.
With over 20 years of experience in bringing automation to nuclear projects, ATS provides world-leading automation tooling to the nuclear energy sector for new reactor builds, refurbishment, operations, and maintenance. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products, and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers.
Major Duties
Position Title: Supplier Quality Specialist
Department: Quality
Reports To: Director, Quality
MAJOR DUTIES:
Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery.
Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams on process and quality improvements.
Stay up to date with technological advancements in the field and identify how to leverage them to improve cost, quality or assurance of supply.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Direct engagement with suppliers to accomplish improvements in supplier quality and shipping performance.
Audit the supplier to applicable codes and standards (ISO 9001, NQA-1).
Specific Responsibilities
Strictly follow ISO Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.
Benchmarking new potential suppliers (pre-audit)
Supplier scorecard delivery and follow up
On-going Supplier engagement ensuring both ATS and Suppliers are informed and in compliance with change management.
Support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide technical leadership in new supplier selection.
Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)
Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Travel may be required to local and international destinations.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
A post-secondary engineering, quality or equivalent degree, with experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, toolmaking, machining, welding, quality or equivalent experience is preferred
Ability to meet the qualifications of NIAC Lead Auditor
Nuclear Auditor training and qualification is an asset
Experience/Requirements:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a calibration environment preferred
Minimum 5 years quality assurance experience working in an environment with applications in: manufacturing, mechanical equipment & components, heat treating, plating, welding & painting applications preferred
Experience in nuclear environment or other highly regulated industry preferred
Working experience with ISO 9001, knowledge of NQA-1 is an asset
Experience with the Nuclear requirements relating to Quality and Inspection plans
Advanced understanding of GD&T
Ability to read mechanical detail and assembly drawings
Ability to read a variety of types of measuring equipment
Ability to operate and program a CMM
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects from various diverse organizations
Health and Safety
All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:
We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.