Quality Assurance Analyst

L3Harris; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Toronto, Ontario is seeking an Analyst, Quality Assurance for weekend shifts. The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical, communication, and time management skills. Responsibilities include supporting quality management systems and performing audits. The position offers a pay range of $25 to $35/hr based on experience. Applicants should be knowledgeable about manufacturing processes and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or 2 years post secondary education with 0-2 years relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality inspection methods, and configuration management is a plus.
• Ability to read and write technical reports and understand complex technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in compliance assessments against AS9100D.
• Support maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Perform inspections and audits of purchased parts and assemblies.
• Compile and analyze quality performance data.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality management knowledge

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lean certificate or green belt

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Analyst, Quality Assurance (WEEKEND SHIFT)

Toronto | Don Mills, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Primary Responsibilities

• Internal and External Audits: Actively participate in the preparation and assessment of our company’s compliance against AS9100D and customer-specific requirements.
• BPMS: Support the maintenance and continuity of the Quality Management System. Perform internal Layer Process Audits related to Business Process Management system (BPMS).
• Lead and adhere to various quality assurance processes like Material Review Board (MRB) and Containment activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilizes quality tools and risk-based thinking to improve accuracy and remove ambiguity from our business and quality management system.
• QMS Metrics: Compile and analyze quality performance data. Develop, graphs, charts, and quality reports.
• Industry Standards: Remain current to industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements affecting the QMS.
• Inspection: Responsible for performing inspections, tests and/or audits of purchased parts, units, materials, equipment, panel/module level assemblies, and quality control programs to specifications.
• Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications and lists to approve or reject units, test setups, or systems for in process or final assemblies.
• Use visual inspection and precise dimensional measurement methods as deem applicable. Determines or assists in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection process.
• Consult and communicate with cross functional teams regarding any quality related matters. Ability to deliver any nonconformity information and support the root cause corrective action analysis.
• Training: Continually provide mentorship and coaching on quality management system related matters. Prepare training materials to support the training initiatives.

Required Capabilities

• This position requires an initiative-taker, capable of taking ownership of their work, and managing their time.
• Ability to influence, facilitate and develop relationships to build on a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated analytical, 8D problem-solving and ability to coach others in the methodology.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, Kaizen events, and reviews.
• Ability to read & write technical reports and understand complex technical requirements.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO-900 processes.
• Ability to research, investigate and interview.
• Good organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced product-manufacturing environment.
• Process orientated mindset and auditing capacity.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Desired Education and Experiences

• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge. High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post Secondary/Associate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality inspection methods, and configuration management
• Experience using Power BI for data analytics.
• Lean certificate or green belt an asset.
• Experienced working with cross-functional teams.
• ASQ Certified Quality Assurance technician an asset.
• GD&T training.
• *This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $25 to $35/hr.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.