Quality Process Lead

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Quality Process Lead is responsible for ensuring manufacturing quality requirements are effectively integrated into key operational global processes. This role supports supplier quality, new product readiness, manufacturing changes, and risk management activities to ensure products are launched and manufactured with robust quality controls and minimal risk.

ROLE & RESPONSABILITIES

Process Governance

Define manufacturing quality requirements within key business processes (Supplier quality, New Product Development-NPD, etc.)

Ensure manufacturing quality participation in critical process reviews.

Monitor effectiveness of process deployment across sites.

Supplier Quality Support

Develop and deploy supplier quality strategy owned by manufacturing sites.

Lead manufacturing strategic supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Coordinate strategic supplier audit programs and assessments.

Monitor supplier quality risks and performance indicators.

Support High Impact Supplier Programs and supplier development activities.

New Product Development Quality Readiness

Define manufacturing quality deliverables for New Product Development programs.

Ensure quality requirements are integrated into launch activities.

Support implementation of NPD quality gates deliverables and readiness reviews.

Verify completion of quality planning activities including PFMEA and Control Plans.

Manufacturing Change Management

Assess quality involvement and impact for manufacturing and process changes.

Support implementation of quality requirements during change activities.

Monitor effectiveness of implemented changes.

Quality Risk Management

Facilitate quality risk assessment activities.

Support mitigation planning for manufacturing and supplier risks.

Define, implement and govern preventive quality practices across operations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Strong knowledge and understanding of risk assessment methodologies.

Experience working with cross-functional project teams.

Strong influencing and leadership skills.

Ability to influence without direct authority.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

Experience in Supplier Quality, PPAP approval, New Product Introductions, or Quality Engineering.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs, and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt, and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia, and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.

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