Quality Assurance Specialist

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure product conformance and maintain quality standards. In this role, you will conduct audits, review documentation, and advise personnel on quality assurance matters. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join a company that values professionalism and fosters an inclusive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on national security technology solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about quality assurance in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in quality assurance or related field.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct audits and support customer QA audits as required.
• Prepare quality non-conformance reports and manage responses.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

About your next Challenge as a Quality Assurance Specialist:

What will you do:

1. Review documentation to ensure adherence to the required standards;
2. Assist in or conduct audits on internal business streams to ensure product conformance with quality requirements and business’s established procedures;
3. Support customer QA audits as required;
4. Advise personnel within the company on matters concerning quality assurance, codes, standards, and programs;
5. Maintain quality assurance in accordance with established guidelines and standards;
6. Ensure timely and orderly completion of audits and reports as required by the business;
7. Respond to customer issues, inquiries and audit requirements with appropriate sense of urgency and business criticality;
8. Coordinate with others to ensure any actions emanating from the audits (both internal and external) are addressed and closed in a timely manner;
9. Notify management of quality/compliance trends and service failures;
10. Prepare quality non-conformance reports and assign personnel to address them;
11. Assist in changes to operating procedures, policies, training materials, and other documents as required by the business.

Required Skills and Experiences:

1. Bachelors degree or equivalent;
2. 1-3+ years of experience working in a related capacity or an equivalent combination of education and related experience;
3. Strong communication skills – written and verbal;
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
5. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
6. Organizational skills, and cross-group work experience;
7. Good MS office skills Excel, Word, Outlook; Knowledge of ISO 9001, Military or Nuclear industry quality standards are considered an asset;
8. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is an asset.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

1. Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
2. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance;
3. Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). For on-site positions, our location is not accessible by public transport, car/carpooling required.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

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.