Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, Manufacturing

Summit Search Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold product standards. The role involves investigating quality issues, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with supply chain teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of QA experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Autonomy and accountability

Respectful workplace

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in QA within manufacturing or electronics.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 clauses and compliance expectations.
• Hands-on experience conducting internal audits.

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

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, Manufacturing

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, Manufacturing

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Base pay range

CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$90,000.00/yr

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Recruiting Top Engineers, Industrial Pros, and Executives

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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