Quality Assurance Specialist – Industrial Manufacturing

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial manufacturing seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist in Burlington. This crucial role entails leading quality processes and driving improvements to enhance product integrity and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on quality culture, candidates must have a proven background in industrial settings and relevant experience in standards such as ISO.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, vision coverage

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 QMS and familiarity with NQA-1.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Champion root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing COPQ.
• Prepare for internal, vendor, and third-party audits.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Quality Engineering Techniques

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist – Industrial Manufacturing

Quality Assurance Specialist – Industrial Manufacturing

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Company Description

Our client is a global leader in their industry, renowned for their engineering expertise and commitment to sustainability. With a portfolio of established brands, it delivers comprehensive solutions across various industries across the globe.

They emphasize full lifecycle support, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and modernization, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical systems. Their dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility positions it at the forefront of efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions in complex industrial operations.

Compensation

A comprehensive and robust compensation package is on offer and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, healthcare spending account, RRSP matching).

The Opportunity

This is more than a compliance role — it’s your opportunity to lead change and drive best-in-class processes that deliver real value. Join a high-performance team where quality isn’t just a requirement — it’s a mission.

Position Description

As the Quality Assurance Specialist - Industrial Manufacturing, you’ll play a pivotal role in upholding and enhancing the integrity of our clients quality programs. Reporting to the site Quality Manager, you’ll be a trusted voice in product quality and continuous improvement, with direct influence over manufacturing excellence, customer satisfaction, and cost optimization.

You won’t just be maintaining a system—you’ll be shaping it. This is a high-impact role where your insights will drive real improvements in product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. You’ll be empowered to lead projects, make decisions, and help build a world-class quality culture from the ground up.

• Champion root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions for process and material issues.
• Spearhead preventive action initiatives and ensure long-term system health.
• Lead cross-functional containment and resolution of non-conformances, working across teams and locations.
• Build and manage customer-aligned Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Design and roll out comprehensive quality control plans across the facility.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing COPQ and elevating customer experience.
• Act swiftly to address internal and customer quality concerns, ensuring prompt resolution and prevention.
• Prepare for and participate in internal, vendor, and third-party audits with confidence and precision.
• Oversee supplier-related quality issues, deviations, and document control processes.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing setting is a MUST, with exposure to API, ISO, ASME, and inspection/welding/machining standards.
• Proven experience with ISO 90012015 QMS and familiarity with NQA-1, N299, and 10CFR-50B programs.

Qualifications

• Industrial manufacturing experience is a MUST.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, statistical process control, FAI development, and quality engineering techniques.
• Confidence interpreting engineering drawings and using mechanical inspection tools
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly engineered environment.
• Fluent in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
• Practical understanding of key product quality disciplines welding, NDE, heat treatment, coatings, painting, and more.
• NDE certifications and pump/pressure vessel experience are considered strong assets.

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Information

• Job Type - Permanent, Full-Time
• Job Categories - Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Manages Others - Yes
• Required Travel - Minimal
• Relocation Assistance - No

Learn More About the Recruiter

Donna Turner brings to Stoakley-Stewart Consultants over 20 years of extensive experience in executive recruitment. Here she capitalizes on her knowledge, experience, and expertise with a focus on partnering with great organizations and becoming a “Partner of Choice” to both companies and professionals.

How to Apply

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About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs. In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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