QA Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Long term disability

Life & accident insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Flextime

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS Canada, Inc. is seeking a QA Engineer to drive quality assurance and control at the Mississauga installation and commissioning sites. The role requires hands-on auditing, documentation, and liaison with subcontractors to ensure project compliance.

The ideal candidate has a strong QA background in rail/public transit, ISO 9001:2015 knowledge, and solid problem-solving and communication skills to support both daily operations and long-term quality objectives at the site.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a Project environment including field installation and delivery.
• ISO 9001:2015 implementation experience and Lead/Internal Auditor certification.
• Experience auditing systems, processes, and products.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC activities at installation and commissioning site.
• Witness/verify inspections and testing of systems and subsystems.
• Interface with program team, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality alignment with plans.
• Manage, track, and resolve site NCRs and deficiencies; ensure timely corrective actions.
• Support on-site quality interfaces with primary subcontractors for daily and long-term objectives.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditing

Communication

ITPs

NCR Tracking

PDCA

FTA

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality Management qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location:Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaJob ID:R0142180Date Posted:2026-09-01Company Name:HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.Profession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:Job DescriptionHitachi Rail STS Canada is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated QA Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in downtown Mississauga , Canada.Accountabilities:Responsible for supporting assigned Quality Assurance activities and Quality Control activities at the installation and Commissioning site, reporting directly to the on-site QA/QC Manager.Witnessing and verifying inspections/testing and/or conducting inspections of various systems, subsystems including Post Installation Checkout, Site Acceptance Test, site Integration test, as assigned by the QA/QC ManagerInterfacing with the program level team, as well as subcontractors and suppliers, to ensure the proper execution of the project in accordance with applicable planning documents and contractual requirementsManaging, tracking, and resolving site NCRs and deficiencies, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions and successful closure in accordance with quality standards and project requirements.Supporting the onsite quality daily and long-term interfaces with the primary subcontractorsRequired Skills/Experience:5 years' experience in a Project environment including field installation and delivery.5 years' experience working in Quality Management within the public transit industry; including all federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to product quality.ISO 9001:2015 implementation experience, Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification, or equivalent competencyExperience auditing systems, processes, products both internally and externallyExperience in managing, tracking, and resolving site NCRs and deficiencies, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions and successful closure in accordance with quality standards and project requirements.Good communication skills in relaying technical information via verbal or written communicationHave demonstrated experience with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation and records management.Experience in reading technical documents, drawings and / or schematicsKnowledge of quality methods (such as PDCA, FTA, NCR)Team playerGood problem-solving skillsKnowledge of quality methods (such as PDCA, FTA, NCR)Team playerEducation:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering or Quality Management or equivalent technical experienceOther requirements:Full-time on-site presence is required.Clear Criminal Background is requiredSalary Range - CAD $85,592 - CAD $128,388The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.This posting relates to an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.Benefits Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.#LI-JB1Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail