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First Article Inspector Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Technical Specialist, Quality Assurance

Toronto, ON

CA$102K - CA$131K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support First Article Inspections as needed * Conduct/support Root Cause Analyses and continuous improvement initiatives with the other disciplines * Participate and approve bid/project engineering ...

Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection plans, test procedures, training materials, and controlled documentation. * Lead prototype, pilot build, first article, and ...

Installation Engineering Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$70K - CA$85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Supervising first article inspections and obtaining end-user approvals * Ensuring traceability to installation requirements and facilitating design coordination between BIM and Installation Design ...

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON · On-site

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON · On-site

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON · On-site

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON · On-site

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON · On-site

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

Photonics Integration Technician

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$55K - CA$75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Perform incoming inspection of optical components; verify conformance to purchase specifications ... Support prototype development activities including first-article builds, rework, and design-for ...

Photonics Integration Technician

Ottawa, ON · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Perform incoming inspection of optical components; verify conformance to purchase specifications ... Support prototype development activities including first-article builds, rework, and design-for ...

... inspection, and scalability * Establish manufacturing requirements early in the product development ... Lead first-article builds, production trials, and manufacturing acceptance activities * Define raw ...

Quality Engineer

Waterloo, ON · Hybrid

CA$60K - CA$75K/yr

Our first product, the V-One PCB printer, integrates drilling through-holes, printing conductive ... Conduct physical incoming material, in-process, and final article inspections to verify strict ...

Quality Engineer

Waterloo, ON · On-site

CA$60K - CA$75K/yr

Our first product, the V-One PCB printer, integrates drilling through-holes, printing conductive ... Conduct physical incoming material, in-process, and final article inspections to verify strict ...

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How much do first article inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for first article inspector in Ontario is $22.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a first article inspector?

A First Article Inspector is responsible for verifying the initial production run of a manufactured part to ensure it meets design specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. They perform detailed inspections using precision measuring tools and document results in reports like First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). This role is critical in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturing, where compliance with strict quality requirements is essential. By identifying defects early, First Article Inspectors help prevent costly production errors and ensure consistency in manufacturing processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a first article inspector?

To thrive as a First Article Inspector, you need a solid background in quality control, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques, often supplemented by experience in manufacturing or aerospace industries. Familiarity with tools like calipers, micrometers, CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines), and quality management systems such as AS9102 or ISO 9001 is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you excel in reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure that initial production samples meet stringent specifications and support ongoing process improvements.

What are the typical challenges faced by first article inspectors, and how can they overcome them?

First Article Inspectors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex engineering drawings, adapting to evolving quality standards, and working under tight production schedules. Success in this role depends on keen problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to communicating discrepancies to engineering and production teams. Continual learning—such as staying current on industry standards and embracing new inspection technologies—helps inspectors remain effective. Being detail-oriented and thorough also minimizes rework, ensuring products meet client and regulatory requirements from the outset.

How to do a first article inspection?

A First Article Inspection (FAI) for a First Article Inspector involves thoroughly examining the initial produced part against engineering drawings and specifications, checking dimensions, materials, and workmanship. The inspector documents findings, compares measurements with tolerances, and verifies compliance before approving the part for production. Familiarity with inspection tools like calipers, gauges, and measurement software is essential, along with understanding quality standards such as AS9102 or ISO 9001.

What does a First Article Inspector do?

A First Article Inspector examines the initial production sample of a part or product to ensure it meets design specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. They perform detailed inspections using measurement tools and document findings, often working closely with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to approve or reject the first article before full production begins.

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Infographic showing various First Article Inspector job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,276 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Technical Specialist, Quality Assurance

Hitachi

Toronto, ON

CA$102K - CA$131K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R1012952

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description:

The Technical Specialist, Quality Assurance assumes the role of Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) within the Product/Project team organization and has the responsibility of assuring the quality of the overall safety critical CBTC solution and deliverables, while maintaining customer satisfaction. Key tasks include addressing customer concerns, collaborating with teams and suppliers, managing risks, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring "first time right" mindset on every deliverable.

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform compliance assessment for Contractual Quality Assurance requirements.

  • Prepare Bid/Project Quality Plans and bid quality estimates and process adherence across Product/Project teams

  • and within the operational disciplines (engineering- systems, software, hardware, testing, safety engineering and assurance, industry & supply chain, services, deployment, PM, procurement, etc.)

  • Liaise with and guide operational disciplines within Product/Project teams on tailoring while ensuring adherence to standards (ISO 9001, CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, AREMA)

  • Plan, execute and document internal audits and site audits

  • Support and participate as needed in internal and external audits (Customer, independent safety assessors, certification audits, supplier audits)

  • Management of audit findings and non-conformances

  • Record and analyze Quality findings from audits and reporting to identify trends or issues to address.

  • Support First Article Inspections as needed

  • Conduct/support Root Cause Analyses and continuous improvement initiatives with the other disciplines

  • Participate and approve bid/project engineering milestones

  • Prepare and communicate quality reporting to various levels of management and disciplines

  • Prepare Quality Management Reports and support teams for safety authorizations

  • Participate in peer review and approval of documentation such as plans and reports

  • Act as a coach to improve quality performance of projects

  • Ensure customer concerns are addressed and managed effectively

  • Manage customer surveys and actions

  • Liaise with the customer's quality representative during bids and contract execution

Key Requirements

  • B.S Computer Science/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in Engineering System/Software development or Quality Assurance Specialist or Manager in a technology or manufacturing setting

  • Must have a solid understanding of general QA practices and procedures, Quality Management System

  • Ability to conduct investigations and Root Cause Analysis across multiple disciplines (System, Software,

  • Hardware, PMO....)

  • Required are excellent problem solving, written, verbal and communication skills

  • Technical/Specialized Knowledge: Industry Standards: CENELEC/AREMA/IEEE, ISO 9001, Project/Product Lifecycle and Deployment (System, Software, Hardware)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on Engineering System/Software development or Quality Assurance in complex System environment with

  • certification constraints (Transportation, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Nuclear, Cybersecurity)

  • Knowledge of Transportation domain / CBTC system is an asset.

  • Generative AI Prompting, Python

  • Experience with CMMI

  • Process Improvement Training or background (Six Sigma Green Belt, DMAIC)

  • Other Safety Critical Industry Standards: DO-178C/ISO 13485

  • Written and spoken French language proficiency is an asset

  • Certifications:American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQA...), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Base Salary : $102,481 - $131,594

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

  • Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation

  • Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD

  • Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technologyassisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail


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About Hitachi Vantara

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Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

2017