Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
About The Position
The All Weather Group is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst for its Manufacturing Plants in Edmonton. This role challenges individuals to think on their feet, learn on the job, and continuously improve, with the support of a team. The primary focus is driving continuous quality improvements across manufacturing and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet the highest standards. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, analyzing trends to identify root causes, and leading key quality initiatives such as the First Article Process. The role primarily works standard daytime hours.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on QA experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Strong grasp of documentation, compliance, audits, and continuous improvement.
- Solid knowledge of QA principles, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and industry standards (CSA, NFRC).
- Ability to analyze inspections, testing, and defects to spot trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Experience building and maintaining clear, audit-ready documentation like SOPs, checklists, and quality manuals.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and inspection methods.
- Ability to read drawings and work with measurement tools.
- Proficiency in reporting and analysis, especially using Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams.
- Ability to take initiative when working independently.
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Willingness to meet physical demands and work alternate shifts when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Quality certifications are an asset.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Quality teams to keep SOPs, checklists, and Quality Alerts clear, current, and effective.
- Analyze data from inspections, testing, defects, and returns to identify trends, set standards, and drive practical solutions.
- Investigate issues, identify root causes, and lead corrective actions, process improvements, and documentation updates.
- Share insights and recommendations with Quality and Production leadership, leading discussions when action is needed.
- Support teams on the floor with training, guidance, and hands-on help, reinforcing safety and quality.
- Lead and maintain First Article processes, along with inspections, testing, audits, and compliance records.
- Ensure products meet documentation, visual, and final inspection standards.
- Conduct material testing and support supplier and internal corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
- Support audits (internal, third-party, and certification) including testing and sample coordination.
- Contribute to team growth through coaching, onboarding, and ongoing feedback; step in as a quality resource when needed, including alternate shifts.
Benefits
- Support of a team that always has your back
- Opportunity to make an impact
- Potential finds opportunity
- Leadership truly listens
- Culture of connection and care
- Support for physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing
- Recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 14 years in a row
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
