Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, Manufacturing

Summit Search Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Quality Assurance Specialist, where you will uphold and enhance product standards. Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on quality and innovation. Your role will involve investigating quality issues, driving corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values autonomy and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Autonomy and accountability

People-first culture

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in QA within manufacturing or electronics.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 clauses and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and monitor effectiveness.
• Develop and improve internal audit programs in alignment with ISO 9001.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Analytical

Tools

Microsoft Office

QMS tools

Job description

Join a high-performing team at a company known for operational excellence, real-world innovation, and a people-first culture. We’re seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to help our customer uphold and improve the standards that make their products trusted around the world. If you’re passionate about precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Why Join Our Client

• Work with people who care deeply about quality, craftsmanship, and each other
• Be part of a growing company that values autonomy, accountability, and innovation
• Enjoy a collaborative, respectful environment where your voice matters

What You’ll Do

• Investigate quality issues across internal processes, suppliers, and customers using structured root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D)
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and monitor resolution effectiveness
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal audit programs in alignment with ISO 9001 standards
• Partner with supply chain teams to resolve non-conformances and ensure incoming component quality
• Support customer quality requests with data-driven analysis and clear documentation
• Maintain and enhance quality system documents, including inspection criteria, work instructions, and procedures
• Contribute to cross-departmental efforts on process improvement and audit readiness
• Utilize digital quality management tools and participate in a safety-first work culture

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in QA within a manufacturing or electronics environment
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 clauses and compliance expectations
• Hands-on experience conducting internal audits
• Strong documentation, communication, and analytical skills
• Solid grasp of CAPA, supplier issue resolution (SNCR/SCAR), and inspection processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QMS tools (SharePoint, Planner)
• Bonus: Exposure to Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or experience reading technical drawings