Quality Assurance Manager

TL;DR

Quality Assurance Manager: Leading and improving site quality systems, audits, testing, and supplier quality for manufacturing products with an accent on QMS optimization and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and FDA QSR. Focus on CAPA, continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen), and driving zero-defects while meeting customer requirements and on-time delivery.

Location: On-site in Mississauga, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader focused on photonic innovation and market-driven solutions for OEMs and end-users.

What you will do

• Lead quality reviews, develop action plans, and ensure corrective actions are completed until issues are resolved.
• Oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Document Control, Supplier Quality, and Metrology across incoming, in-process, and final quality.
• Manage and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation and processes meet ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and FDA QSR requirements.
• Own CAPA and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost of poor quality and eliminate customer complaints and field failures.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits and ensure product/process compliance with industry standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier evaluation and supplier quality planning for new product development, including corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Management.
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working in computerized environments such as ERP and PLM.
• Strong analytical skills with implementation and administration of quality assurance metrics.
• Proficiency in ISO quality management standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485) and FDA QSR.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills for reporting and documentation.

Nice to have

• Auditor certification training and/or ASQ certifications.
• Experience with Supplier Quality Management.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site role based in the Mississauga office.
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop a quality team and build a high-performance culture.
• Focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Work across multiple quality functions, including audits, supplier quality, and metrology.