- We are seeking a motivated Product Assurance Specialist to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Safety &

Mission Assurance (S&MA;) activities across our satellite programs

- This role is ideal for a mid-career professional looking to build expertise in safety, reliability, quality, design assurance and mission assurance in the space industry while taking ownership of key process development and continuous improvement initiatives
- The successful candidate will work closely with S&MA;, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams to ensure products meet customer, program, and mission requirements throughout the program lifecycle
- The role represents an independent technical authority throughout the development cycle and combines hands-on product assurance activities with process development and continuous improvement responsibilities

- Lead product assurance activities throughout satellite design, development, assembly, integration, testing, and delivery

- Review design, manufacturing, assembly, and test documentation for compliance with established requirements and procedures

- Participate in inspections, audits, reviews, and acceptance activities

- Lead non-conformance and deviation/waiver reporting and resolution, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions

- Participate in risk identification, triage, and mitigation activities related to product quality and mission success

- Guide configuration management and traceability activities for hardware and documentation





- Monitor quality metrics and assist in generating program quality reports and dashboards

- Develop, document, maintain, and improve product assurance processes, procedures, work instructions, and templates

- Act as the process owner for assigned product and quality assurance workflows, ensuring documentation remains current and effective

- Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement

- Lead small-scale process improvement projects from definition through implementation and verification

- Coordinate stakeholder reviews and approvals of process documentation

- Ensure quality management system requirements are effectively integrated into day-to-day operations

- Support supplier quality activities, including documentation reviews, nonconformance management, and issue resolution

- Assist in tracking supplier non-conformances and corrective actions

- Participate in manufacturing readiness and production quality reviews

- Support incoming inspection and hardware acceptance activities as required

- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure product assurance, reliability, and quality requirements are incorporated into designs, processes, and operations

- Support project teams during design reviews, test readiness reviews, and milestone reviews





- Provide guidance on product assurance, configuration management, and risk management procedures and best practices to internal stakeholders

- Foster a culture of safety, assurance, reliability, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits

- Unlimited Vacation

- Comprehensive Health Coverage

- Stock Options
- Adaptable & Hybrid Work Options

- Professional Development- Understanding of quality management principles and process-based quality systems

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow activities through to completion

- 4+ years of experience in design assurance, quality assurance, product assurance within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or a related technical environment

- Strong organizational and documentation skills

- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline

- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, ECSS, NASA, IEC, or other aerospace quality standards

- Experience in aerospace, satellite systems, spaceflight systems, electronics manufacturing, or highly regulated industries

- Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement techniques

- Experience leading non-conformance management and corrective action processes

- Experience developing procedures, work instructions, or quality documentation

- Familiarity with configuration management and product lifecycle management systems

📌 Product Assurance Specialist (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto