Quality Assurance Analyst Sr - E3

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

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Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems. Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team and support and ensure our products meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability and performance

You will develop and implement program quality plans, and procedures using statistical quality control data, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses
Ensures that program documentation and records are compliant with contractual requirements
Interacts with Program Management and Subcontractor Management organizations for related Quality Assurance (QA) activities
Audits Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) and external providers' Quality Management System (QMS) for workmanship, deficiencies, effective corrective actions, and validation of compliance to company’s management system and compliance to ISO 9001:2015. Generates and reviews audit reports for completeness and conformity to quality management system requirements
Assists with external audits at Lockheed Martin sites
Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems
Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met
Ensures that corrective action measures are effective and meet acceptable reliability standards
Supports Combat Management System 330 (CMS 330) Tech Refresh and engineering support and in-service support contracts
Supports Harbor Acceptance Trials (HATs) and Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs).

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or diploma in a related field
Experience in Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100 / ISO9001:2015)
Experience with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Model
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, processes and best practices
Works well both in a team setting and independently
Good communicator with excellent writing and computer skills; must be effective within all organizational levels, both internally and externally
Manufacturing / Production experience with Canadian military product, systems, specifications, and critical inspection processes
Experience in implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to achieve program and/or company objectives

Desired Skills

AS9100 or 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Certification
Experience working at shipyards
Experience with the Department of National Defence (DND)
Experience working with JIRA software and Confluence collaborative workspace
Experience in the following standards:

ISO/IEC 90003:2018, ‘Software Engineering - Guidelines for the Application of ISO 9001 to Computer Software’
ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015, Systems and Software Engineering -- System Life Cycle Processes
ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.1-2014, Standard for Application of Systems Engineering on Defense Programs
ISO/IEC/IEEE 15289:2015, Systems and software engineering - Content of life-cycle information products (documentation)
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 Rev 1, Systems Security Engineering - Considerations for a Multidisciplinary Approach in the Engineering of Trustworthy Secure System

Experience working in QA software role or similar software development lifecycle role (including requirements analysis, design, code, integration and test).

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement program quality plans using statistical quality control, lean manufacturing, and six-sigma tools to ensure product conformity. Conduct audits of internal and external quality management systems and manage corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related diploma with experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 and CMMI. Candidates should have manufacturing experience with Canadian military products and strong knowledge of QA methodologies.

Skills

Quality Management Systems
ISO 9001:2015
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Statistical Quality Control
CMMI
AS9100
Internal Auditing
Corrective Action Planning
JIRA
Confluence
Systems Engineering
Software Quality Assurance
Requirements Analysis
Technical Writing
Root Cause Analysis

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Keywords

ISO 9001:2015
AS9100
CMMI
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Statistical Quality Control
JIRA
Confluence
ISO/IEC 90003:2018
ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015
NIST SP 800-160
Quality Management System
QMS
Defense and Space
Combat Management System 330
Harbor Acceptance Trials
Sea Acceptance Trials
Internal Auditor
Corrective Actions
Systems Engineering
Canadian Military Specifications
Root Cause Analysis
Audit Reports
Compliance
Technical Refresh
In-service Support

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