Teams at Novanta

Supports purchasing, vendor setup, supplier performance tracking, spend and cost analysis, inventory management, safety stock, MRP analysis, reporting, and supply chain metrics. Collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams while contributing to continuous improvement, efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization initiatives.

Lead import/export compliance and licensing decisions, ensure accurate classification and documentation, partner with global stakeholders to embed compliance into processes, support audits, and help evolve the global trade compliance programme.

Leads quality engineering activities, including design control, risk management, validation, audits, root cause analysis, and CAPA. Supervises quality team members, ensures regulatory and quality-system compliance, drives product reliability and continuous improvement, analyzes quality trends, reduces cost of poor quality, and mentors engineers. The role also supports team engagement, development, and retention.