Quality Specialist; Concord

Quality Specialist

Location:

Vaughan (Toronto), ON, Canada

As a Quality Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring first‑time quality and on‑time delivery of highly engineered wire and cable solutions in regulated industries. You will lead quality control and quality assurance activities across order execution, compliance and continuous improvement, partnering closely with Engineering, Production and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Provide daily quality guidance to cross‑functional teams to support on‑time shipment and flawless execution.
• Review quotations and purchase orders to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and met.
• Prepare, verify and release customer quality documentation, including test reports, Certificates of Compliance and production records.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to ensure manufacturing processes meet regulatory and customer quality requirements.
• Monitor first‑time quality, non‑conformances, customer complaints and delivery performance, escalating risks as required.
• Support product qualification activities, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and customer witness inspections.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal and external non‑conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality performance, efficiency and system effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development and optimisation of Quality Control and Quality Assurance systems.
• Create, maintain and improve Quality Management System (QMS) documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable nuclear quality standards.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and implement preventive or corrective actions.
• Perform internal audits and support customer, regulatory and certification audits.
• Support supplier and vendor quality audits and nuclear quality system standardisation initiatives.
• Support Health, Safety & Environment programs, including hazard identification and safety observations.
• Prepare and maintain quality metrics and reports related to nuclear and space programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical field (preferred).
• A relevant community college diploma with applicable experience (considered).
• 3+ years of experience in quality management within regulated manufacturing environments such as nuclear, aerospace, automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with Quality Management Systems; ISO 9001 experience is required.
• Experience with nuclear or aerospace quality systems and audit training is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance and manufacturing processes.
• Proven problem‑solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail and ethical judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Clear communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships across teams.

• Flexible health, dental and vision benefits with HSA rollover.
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D and Disability insurance.
• Attractive incentive bonus plans.
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Wellness and mental health support programs.
• Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis and Good Life Fitness.
• Competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance and corporate discounts.
• Global career and travel opportunities supported by training, development and mentoring programmes.
• Paid Impact Day to support charitable organisations.

Salary range: $68,000 to $85,000 (base salary plus target incentive).