Senior Quality Analyst, Manufacturing - Permanent

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 54,080 - 56,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision care

Paid vacation

On-site parking

Job summary

LRO Staffing is recruiting for a Senior Quality Analyst, Manufacturing, for a permanent role in Ottawa, Ontario. The position focuses on combining hands-on production support with quality analysis, customer interaction, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for leadership.

The role requires ~5 years of QA experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of SPC and ISO/QMS, and the ability to read drawings and GD&T. On-site work with a daytime schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive experience in a Quality Analyst or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and statistical process control.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience preparing quality documentation, customer reports, and non-conformance reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Perform inspections, testing, and measurement of components using electronic inspection equipment and precision tools.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics and SPC data.
• Prepare non-conformance reports and investigate quality issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and cosmetic standards; support customer quality programs and audits.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

QA-related post-secondary education asset

Tools

Electronic inspection equipment

Precision measuring tools

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Quality Analyst, Manufacturing - Permanent - 19293

Senior Quality Analyst, Manufacturing - Permanent - 19293

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established Canadian precision manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Analyst to join its Quality team. This role is ideal for a quality professional with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys balancing hands‑on production support with quality analysis, customer interaction, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting demanding customer quality requirements while positioning themselves for future leadership opportunities within the organization.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards
• Perform inspections, testing, and measurement of manufactured components using electronic inspection equipment and precision measuring tools
• Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics and statistical process control data
• Prepare non conformance reports and investigate quality issues
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and cosmetic standards
• Support customer specific quality programs, including automotive quality reporting requirements
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action activities
• Assist with ISO quality management system compliance and internal and external audits
• Prepare customer quality reports and participate in customer meetings
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior quality personnel
• Support Quality Inspectors on the production floor as operational requirements dictate
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation

About You

• High school diploma required. Post secondary education in Quality Assurance, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related discipline is considered an asset
• Approximately five years of progressive experience in a Quality Analyst or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and statistical process control
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T
• Experience preparing quality documentation, customer reports, and non conformance reports
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using electronic inspection equipment and precision measuring instruments
• Automotive manufacturing experience is highly desirable. Aerospace manufacturing experience is also considered an asset
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Willingness to work both in an office environment and on the manufacturing floor

About the Job

• Position: Permanent, Full Time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Salary: $54,080.00 to $56,160.00
• Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental benefits, vision care, paid vacation, paid sick days, casual dress, and on-site parking
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Work Environment: Fully onsite

All candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.