QA/QC Engineer

hitachi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Flextime

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS Canada, Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a QA Engineer to perform a wide range of quality assurance activities in a fast-paced environment.

Based on-site, you will support QA/QC tasks during installation, testing, and commissioning, and interface with subcontractors to ensure compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate has 5 years in project QA/QC, ISO 9001:2015 experience or equivalent, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 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 competency
• Experience auditing systems, processes, products both internally and externally
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Manager
• Interfacing 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 requirements
• 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
• Supporting the onsite quality daily and Long-term interfaces with the primary subcontractors
• 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.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Communication

Teamwork

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Job description

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0142180

Date Posted: 2026-09-01

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A 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

Hitachi 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 Manager
• Interfacing 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 requirements
• 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.
• Supporting the onsite quality daily and Long-term interfaces with the primary subcontractors

Required 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 competency
• Experience auditing systems, processes, products both internally and externally
• Experience 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 communication
• Have demonstrated experience with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation and records management.
• Experience in reading technical documents, drawings and / or schematics
• Knowledge of quality methods (such as PDCA, FTA, NCR)
• Team player
• Good problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of quality methods (such as PDCA, FTA, NCR)
• Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering or Quality Management or equivalent technical experience

Other Requirements

Full-time on-site presence is required.

Clear Criminal Background is required.

Salary Range

Salary Range - CAD $85,592 - CAD $128,388

The 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.

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.

EEO / Diversity Statement

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.

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