Job Posting: Product QA & Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

We are looking for an analytical Product Quality & Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team in the Corporate Quality and Compliance group to support development of the world’s best SCUBA diving computers and other mission critical diving electronics.

The Product Quality & Regulatory Compliance Specialist works within the Operations group and partners within the R&D team on tasks related to ongoing regulatory compliance and design verification testing of new product designs.

The role reports to the Corporate Quality and Compliance Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

Regulatory and Compliance Product Support

• Collect documentation to create, update and maintain Technical Files.
• Organize and maintain product certifications.
• Communicate with regulators, such as notified bodies and authorized representatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of product safety cases.
• Assist in design reviews and risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis) and assist in risk-reduction investigations and verification.
• Work with Supply Chain personnel to identify and acquire regulatory documentation for RoHS, REACH, SDS and Prop 65 compliance.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality

• Design and maintain verification test plans and test protocols, with a focus on electrical and mechanical properties of products.
• Write individual and summary test reports, including a Requirements Traceability matrix.
• Inspect specifications, drawings and documentation for required info.
• Perform design verification tests and record, document and evaluate results.
• Perform first article inspections and validation testing.
• Specify test equipment and coordinate purchase with supplier and in-house purchasing team.

Test Fixture Prototyping and Analysis

• Design, assemble and program custom fixtures for use in design verification testing.
• Measure, document, analyze and report test results

Key Skills and Qualifications

Must Have:

• Microsoft office (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams)
• Electronics and mechanical assembly experience
• Tools and equipment usage: multimeters, oscilloscopes, hand tools, soldering station, environmental chambers, pressure chambers, data loggers
• Valid driver’s license
• Programming in Python and C/C#/C++
• Basic electronics theory and design
• CAD software (e.g., Altium and Solidworks)

Qualifications

• Related Technical Diploma or Degree
• 3 years of previous work experience in a Product Quality Testing or Regulatory Compliance environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Team player who can work with collaborators and cross-functional teams
• Understanding of engineering principles (plan, design, test, report; science, math, logic)
• Familiar with statistical tools (sample sizes, p-values, t-tests, etc.)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 processes
• Knowledge of regulations and product safety standards

Personal competencies

• Quick, eager learner.
• Amazing attention to detail
• Able to multi-task on concurrent tasks and projects.
• Team Player - Open and approachable, willing to share knowledge and skills.
• Responsible and safety-minded attitude.
• SCUBA diving experience or an interest in learning to dive is an asset.

Salary Range

Career Band 1: $40,000- $70,000

Benefits

These are some of the benefits Shearwater employees enjoy:

• Flex time and Hybrid work site arrangements for most professional staff.
• Company paid Life, AD&D, Dental, Extended Health, EAP Plan + Health Spending Account.
• Competitive vacation allowance.
• Group RSP with company matching contributions.
• 5 personal days per calendar year (paid out if not used).
• Diving – open water ticket, dry suit and advanced training company paid.
• Bonuses based on successful annual financial performance of the company.
• 10 min tenant shuttle (or bus) from Skytrain and local Parking available.

If you are an experienced Product & Regulatory QA Specialist and enjoy collaborating with others with a problem-solving approach, we want to talk with you.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on Indeed. In your cover letter, please include any example(s) of previous relevant project(s) you have worked on.

Shearwater Research is a privately held, ISO 9001:2015 certified, world leader in the field of dive computers for serious divers. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, we have dealers in over 70 countries and service centers in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, Thailand, and France.

Shearwater Research is an equal opportunity employer. If you are contacted regarding the position, please advise the member of our recruiting team of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working in a Product Quality Testing or Regulatory Compliance environment?
• Do you have programming experience? Please specify.
• Do you have experience with CAD software's? Please specify which ones.
• Are you eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship? If you are on a work permit, please specify when it expires.
• What is your experience with performing design verification tests and recording, documenting and evaluating the results?

Work Location: In person