QA/QC Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto, 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

Flexitime & Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS Canada, Inc. is seeking a QA Engineer to strengthen our Quality Management team in Mississauga. The role covers site installation, commissioning testing, and quality program involvement.

You will lead inspections, audits, and NCR resolution to ensure adherence to project requirements. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in quality management within transit projects, experience with ITPs, and strong communication skills to coordinate with subcontractors and program teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality management or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years in a project environment with field installation and delivery.
• ISO 9001:2015 implementation experience or auditor certification.

Responsibilities

• Support QA and QC activities at installation and commissioning sites.
• Witness inspections and verifications; conduct site testing per plans.
• Interface with program teams, subcontractors, and suppliers for quality execution.
• Manage, track, and close site NCRs and deficiencies with corrective actions.
• Support daily onsite quality interfaces with primary subcontractors.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditing

Communication

NCR Resolution

Documentation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

ITPs

QA/QC Processes

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

• 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.

Company Culture

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.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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