Hitachi America

Quality Assurance Specialist, Senior

Hitachi America$94K — $121K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Engineering System/Software development or Quality Assurance in technology/manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of QA practices and Quality Management Systems.
  • Experience conducting investigations and Root Cause Analyses across multiple disciplines.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer concerns and ensure efficient resolution by the project team.
  • Oversee Quality Assurance requirements and adjust activities with a risk-driven approach.
  • Guide project teams in defining and validating project baselines.
  • Control project execution against plans, providing visibility through
  • Quality Advice.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • 3 weeks of vacation and additional company-paid holidays.
  • Company-provided life and accident insurance along with LTD.
  • Flexible worklife programs and various development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist assumes the role of Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) within the Product/Project team organization and has the responsibility of assuring the quality of the overall safety critical CBTC solution and deliverables, while maintaining customer satisfaction. Key tasks include addressing customer concerns, collaborating with teams and suppliers, managing risks, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring “first time right” mindset on every deliverable.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Perform compliance assessment for Contractual Quality Assurance requirements.

  • Prepare Project Quality Plans and process adherence across Product/Project teams and within the operational

  • disciplines (engineering- systems, software, hardware, testing, safety engineering and assurance, industry &

  • supply chain, services, deployment, PM, procurement, etc.)

  • Liaise with and guide operational disciplines within Product/Project teams on tailoring while ensuring adherence to

  • standards (ISO 9001, CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, AREMA)

  • Audits and Support

  • Plan, execute and document internal audits and site audits 

  • Support and participate as needed in internal and external audits (Customer, independent safety assessors,

  • certification audits, supplier audits) 

  • Management of audit findings and non-conformances 

  • Record and analyze Quality findings from audits and reporting to identify trends or issues to address. 

  • Support First Article Inspections as needed

  • Support Root Cause Analyses and continuous improvement initiatives with the other disciplines

  • Participate and approve project engineering milestones

  • Prepare and communicate quality reporting to various levels of management and disciplines

  • Prepare Quality Management Reports and support teams for safety authorizations

  • Participate in peer review and approval of documentation such as plans and reports 

  • Support to improve quality performance of projects

  • Ensure customer concerns are addressed and managed effectively

  • Manage customer surveys and actions

Key Requirements:

  • B.S Computer Science/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or equivalent 

  • 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Engineering System/Software/Hardware development or Quality Assurance Specialist in a technology or manufacturing setting 

  • Must have a solid understanding of general QA practices and procedures, Quality Management System 

  • Ability to conduct investigations and Root Cause Analysis across multiple disciplines (System, Software,

  • Hardware, PMO….) 

  • Required are excellent problem solving, written, verbal and communication skills 

  • Technical/Specialized Knowledge:            

  • Industry Standards: CENELEC/AREMA/IEEE 

  • ISO 9001 

  • Project/Product Lifecycle and Deployment (System, Software, Hardware) 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on Engineering System/Software development or Quality Assurance in complex System environment with certification constraints (Transportation, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Nuclear, Cybersecurity) 

  • Knowledge of Transportation domain / CBTC system is an asset. 

  • Generative AI Prompting, Python

  • Experience with CMMI

  • Process Improvement Training or background (Six Sigma Green Belt)

  • Other Safety Critical Industry Standards: DO-178C/ISO 13485

  • Written and spoken French language proficiency is an asset

  • American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQA…) 

  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Base Salary :$94,807 - $121,741

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

  • Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation

  • Company provided Life and accident Insurance,  LTD

  • Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

 Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role. 

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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