Principal Quality Assurance Specialist

We are currently looking for a Principal Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in Waterloo, Ontario. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this position is responsible for guiding processes to ensure strict adherence to quality standards. The role involves applying established methods to verify that materials meet customer requirements while actively tracking and measuring performance to maintain product excellence. Responsibilities Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished goods to ensure they meet specifications. Conduct first article inspection (FAI) verification/inspection. Inspect production materials and provide guidance on improved quality practices and workmanship. Work with manufacturing engineering to reduce quality issues within the manufacturing environment and provide solutions to senior management. Implement and maintain quality control procedures, including dimensional, functional, and visual checks. Plan, organize, direct, and report on special process related activities to assure engineering requirements are met for special processes. Create and implement processes to ensure products meet defined standards. Examine data related to quality control to identify trends, patterns, and areas for process improvement. Assist with implementing improvements and creation/revision of associated documentation. Provide data summaries for customer review. Understand technical requirements and verify them. Create and maintain detailed inspection reports/findings and other quality documentation. Provide Quality Management System (QMS) support to site functions. Ensure product configuration management is maintained. Work to influence parties within and outside of the work area at an operation level regarding policies, practices and procedures. Identify, track, and report product or process defects, and participate in material review boards and root cause analysis. Work with production, engineering, and other teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions. Work with designs and specifications, devise testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product. Work autonomously with limited oversight. Provide coaching and support to other quality personnel. Identify opportunities for process optimization and participate in quality improvement projects. Ensure products and processes adhere to Quality industry standards. Manage non-conforming products and dispositions. Manage communication with suppliers for non-conforming material. Perform internal QMS audits and supplier audits when required. Participate in factory acceptance testing and verification with customers and site teams. Responsible for the completion of ad-hoc assignments as directed. Requirements Post-secondary technical education. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a quality role. Experience with radar preferable. Strong organizational and communication skills. Good computer skills in the Microsoft suite and experience with quality management systems and data analysis tools. Familiarity with electronics components, manufacturing processes, and quality control methodologies. Ability to inspect products and identify defects. Coordinate with engineering when inspecting complicated materials. Proficiency in creating and maintaining quality documentation. Raytheon Canada Limited offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. This position is required to work onsite at our facility in Waterloo, Ontario. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Education and Training Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr