
Quality Specialist
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Leading quality planning and assurance activities for both customer and product development projects for Software and Hardware Development.
- Performing internal process audits to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conducting internal and project-specific audits aligned with ISO and other implemented quality standards.
- Writing, reviewing, and maintaining effective process documentation to ensure processes are efficient and fit for purpose.
- Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions (CAPA) to drive continual improvement.
- Acting as a liaison for customer complaints, inquiries, and returns (warranty/non-warranty), and providing timely reports such as 8D and Failure Analysis (FA).
- Preparing quality documentation and contributing to the development of quality plans as part of cross-functional project teams.
- Supporting and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
- Promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and results throughout the organization.
- Acting as data administrator as needed to support SharePoint based QMS tool.
- A degree in Technology and Quality Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering roles, preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience conducting internal audits.
- Knowledge of product development processes
- Knowledge of project management principles
- Proficiency in writing technical documents and quality reports (e.g., 8D, CAPA, FA).
- Flexibility to take on different tasks and responsibilities to support the team.
- Patience and the ability to see the “big picture”.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, tight deadline environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Possesses exceptional communication skills and is adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in supporting quality assurance for high-tech software and hardware product development projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or SW development.
- Internal Auditor Certification for Integrated Management Systems or IATF 16949:2016.
- Certification in quality (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Engineer).
- Experience with customer interaction in a quality assurance or quality control capacity.
- Knowledge of Quality Standards such as IATF 16949, AS9100D, ASPICE.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, and control plans as well as ability to facilitate and provide training.
- Experience with electronic quality management systems (eQMS) is a plus.