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Novarc Technologies Inc • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Salary: C$90,000 - C$120,000 / year
Role & seniority: Senior QA/QC Welding Engineering Lead (in-shop, full-time)
Stack/tools: Robotic welding systems; GMAW and GTAW processes; automated QA verification systems; QA/QC documentation (NCRs, FAT procedures, ITPs); welding standards (ASME, CSA, AWS, API); WPS/WPDS; cross-functional collaboration with AI, vision, and sensor teams; CWI and CWB Level 2 required; travel 10–15% for installations/inspections
Lead and mentor a small robotic welding QA team; manage workflows and professional development
Design and execute system-level testing strategies for robotic welding cells; develop automated quality verification and staged approvals
Oversee welding inspections (VT/PT/MT/UT/RT), root-cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions; ensure compliance with standards
7+ years in welding technology/QA/QC with people management experience
Strong hands-on welding, inspection, and process validation
Ability to design/execute tests for complex robotic/automated systems
CWI and CWB Welding Inspector Level 2
System-level understanding of how robotic components, AI logic, and welding parameters interact
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering, AI, and data science teams
Robotic welding certification
CWB Level 3
Location & work type: On-site, full-time, Monday–Friday; occasional weekend travel (10–15%) for installations, inspections, or customer
Join us on the journey to help build the world using applied robotics and AI!
Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company helping to build the world using applied robotics and AI. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times for two consecutive years, we are at the epicenter of innovation and global expansion. Join our dynamic team as we extend our reach across four continents, blending pioneering welding technology with a profound global impact. It's a captivating time to be part of our journey – here, you'll do more than just work; you'll be an integral part of a movement shaping the tech-driven future.
Novarc Technologies is looking for an experienced QA/QC Welding Engineering Lead to lead our in-shop welding quality, robotic welding validation, and inspection activities. This role combines people leadership, technical authority, and hands-on inspection to guide a small but very fast-paced, active robotic welding QA team.
Summary: As a Senior QA/QC Welding Engineering Lead you will be the primary authority on weld quality and system-level testing, ensuring all robotic cells and welding systems meet rigorous engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can design complex test strategies at the system level while mentoring a technical team in a high-innovation environment.
Position: Full-time, on-site
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Travel: Occasional weekend travel (10–15% overall) required for installations, inspections, or customer support.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT
Lead and mentor a small, high-performance robotic welding QA team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, speed, and continuous improvement.
Manage team workflows, resource allocation, and professional development to keep pace with an active and rapidly evolving production environment.
Serve as the senior technical authority, providing direction during customer visits, FATs, and quality reviews.
SYSTEM-LEVEL TEST MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING
Design and implement comprehensive system-level testing strategies for robotic welding cells, ensuring seamless integration between hardware, software, and welding processes.
Lead the development of automated quality verification systems and staged quality approvals.
Collaborate with AI, Vision, and Sensor teams to validate laser-based and vision-based weld measurement systems at the system level.
QA/QC RESPONSIBILITIES & TECHNICAL AUTHORITY
Lead the development of welding quality checks, acceptance criteria, and inspection workflows.
Develop and maintain QA/QC documentation, NCR workflows, and FAT procedures.
Create and improve ITPs, ensuring alignment with welding recipes and WPS/WPDS.
Welding Inspection & Process Optimization
Lead welding inspections (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT) and ensure compliance with ASME, CSA, AWS, and API standards.
Conduct root-cause analyses for weld issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Develop and qualify GMAW & GTAW processes for robotic and automated applications.
Diploma or degree in Welding Technology, Welding Engineering, or Metallurgy.
7+ years of experience in welding technology and QA/QC, with a proven track record in people management.
Demonstrated ability to design and execute tests for complex robotic or automated systems.
Strong hands-on welding, inspection, and process validation skills.
CWI and CWB Welding Inspector Level 2 are required.
Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.
Deep understanding of how robotic components, AI logic, and welding parameters interact at a system level.
Excellent skills for collaborating with cross-functional Engineering, AI, and Data Science teams.
Certification in robotic welding or similar disciplines is a plus.
CWB Level 3 is a strong asset.
Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot [http://www.novarctech.com/spool-welding-robot/] (SWR) is the world’s first of its kind in pipe welding applications. As a proven pioneer in the field, Novarc’s team is dedicated to solving challenging welding automation problems that improve customers’ bottom line.
Growing Opportunities - We are in the process of maturing into a fast-growing medium-sized business.
Great place to be - We foster a fun, adventurous, and open-minded workplace that encourages our teams to connect and embrace their unique qualities.
Best People - Our team is made up of talented, intelligent, and hardworking people.
Lots of Opportunities - We are constantly looking for stand-out talent internally to move into leadership positions.
We are excited to invite you to join our growing team for this amazing journey!
"Novarc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, political belief, marital or family status, religion, special abilities, age, sex or sexual orientation, or a criminal conviction or charge that is unrelated to employment of to the intended employment of that person. This applies to all our practices of recruitment, selection, promotion, training and development, health and safety, and compensation."