Quality Assurance Specialist - Automotive

POSITION ID # 35510
Title: Quality Assurance Specialist - Automotive
Location: Greater Toronto Area (Durham Region)
Work Model: Remote with significant travel requirements
Travel: 50% travel within Ontario and occasional travel to the US
Compensation: $70,000 – $95,000 base + bonus

About Our Client

This position requires someone certified in quality assurance with the ability to travel for work up to 50% of the time in both the United States and Canada. Additionally, this position requires a minimum of 5 years in Quality Assurance with strong automotive experience. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Our client is a leading provider of vehicle processing, accessorization, logistics, and quality services supporting major automotive manufacturers across North America. With multiple facilities, the organization is focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced automotive environment.

As the company continues to expand its quality and process improvement initiatives, they are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist with a strong Automotive background to support facility operations, standardize best practices, and drive quality excellence across multiple locations.

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Specialist will play a key role in designing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving quality-related processes across multiple facilities. This position combines quality assurance, process improvement, auditing, training, and operational support within a manufacturing and automotive environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with facility leadership teams to identify process gaps, implement corrective actions, standardize operating procedures, and support Lean manufacturing initiatives. This role offers significant exposure to operations across North America and is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex process challenges and driving measurable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support internal quality audits across multiple automotive facilities.

• Develop, implement, and monitor process flow charts, SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation.

• Standardize and implement quality verification tools, reporting processes, and data collection methods.

• Analyze internal and customer quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective action initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3, 8D, and 5 Whys.

• Partner with facility managers and supervisors to improve operational performance and quality outcomes.

• Support facility start-ups, new customer programs, and process validation activities.

• Assist with installation training and process validation programs.

• Promote and support Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide guidance and technical support related to quality systems, process development, and operational best practices.

Operating Environment

• Hybrid work environment based in the Durham Region.

• Frequent travel required throughout Canada and the United States (up to 50%).

• Exposure to manufacturing, logistics, processing, and automotive operations environments.

• Opportunity to collaborate with multiple facilities and cross-functional leadership teams.

Success Metrics

The successful candidate will be measured on:

• Successful execution and sustainment of internal audit programs.

• Reduction in quality-related issues and process deviations.

• Implementation and adoption of standardized quality procedures across facilities.

• Effectiveness of corrective action plans and root cause investigations.

• Continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and operational throughput.

• Development of sustainable reporting, training, and process management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance within an automotive or similar manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of quality systems, auditing practices, and process improvement methodologies.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement programs.

• Working knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as A3, 8D, 5 Whys, or similar methodologies.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality analytics and statistical process improvement techniques.

• Formal Quality Assurance training or certification.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement are central to the company's success. The role offers exposure to diverse operations, meaningful project ownership, and the ability to influence processes across multiple facilities throughout North America.

Note: While AI may support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process, all applications and resumes are reviewed by human professionals. All screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, and may fall anywhere within this range.