Specialist III, Design Quality

The Specialist III Design Quality is responsible for leading and governing Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) activities across the Project Design lifecycle. This role manages a team of EBOM specialists and ensures EBOM quality consistency and readiness at defined engineering gates. The EBOM Lead applies strong engineering judgment to distinguish valid design evolution from true EBOM defects while ensuring clear ownership governance and alignment between Functional Design Detail Design Engineering Quality and key stakeholders. The role requires a technically strong leader with excellent decision-making stakeholder management and people leadership skills. The EBOM Lead plays a critical role in supporting downstream manufacturing readiness and maintaining professional engineering governance.

Note: Due to business needs this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver.

What youll do

Lead and manage the EBOM team providing clear direction coaching and performance management.
Own EBOM governance across the Project Design lifecycle including Pre-Rev A Rev A (EQAA) Rev 0 (EBOM) and Post-Drawing (EQEB).
Ensure EBOM readiness and quality at defined engineering and quality assurance gates.
Apply engineering judgment to assess EBOM defects and differentiate valid design evolution from non-conformances.
Oversee CAD imports EBOM data extraction validation and reporting activities.
Review and approve EBOM defect classifications and ensure consistent application of agreed standards.
Act as the primary EBOM interface with Functional Design Detail Design Engineering Quality project leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Communicate EBOM risks trends and readiness status clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ensure EBOM metrics and KPIs are meaningful actionable and aligned with engineering priorities.
Support audits reviews and governance checkpoints related to EBOM quality and compliance.
Drive continuous improvement of EBOM processes classifications and reporting based on lessons learned.
Promote early issue detection and right-first-time quality across Project Design activities.

What youll bring

Bachelors degree in engineering (Electrical Mechanical Structural Naval Architecture or related discipline).
Professional Engineer (.) designation or eligibility is preferred.
Strong knowledge of shipbuilding or complex engineering design environments.
Minimum 58 years of experience in engineering design or engineering quality roles.
Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong understanding of EBOM configuration management and design change processes.
Experience working with PLM/PDM (Product Life Cycle Product Data Management) systems such as ARAS or equivalent platforms.
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to guide and influence technical teams.
Excellent engineering judgment and analytical skills to assess EBOM data and defects.
Strong decision-making ability in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and EBOM status to leadership and project teams.
High level of stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Strong understanding of engineering governance quality assurance principles and professional practice.
Proficiency in data analysis dashboards and engineering quality reporting.
Highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why youll love working here

• This is a full-time permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Access to On-Site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver.
  

The estimated salary for this position is $105300 - $128700. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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