Aerospace Quality Engineering Leader: Drive Excellence

Fleet-Canad; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Fleet Canada Inc., Fort Erie, Ontario, seeks an experienced Quality Engineering Manager to lead the Quality Engineering team, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. Reporting to the Director of Quality and Engineering, this role drives technical excellence, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving across the organization.

The Quality Engineering Manager will mentor and develop a high-performing team, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
• 7+ years aerospace manufacturing quality experience, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and aerospace customer requirements.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies: SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, PPAP, MSA.
• Experience with build-to-print manufacturing and complex assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of quality engineers in supporting manufacturing operations, supplier quality, and new product introduction.
• Establish, maintain, and improve quality engineering procedures, tools, and metrics in alignment with AS9100, AS9102, and customer-specific requirements.
• Drive structured problem-solving activities (8D, A3, Fishbone, FMEA) to ensure effective root cause analysis and CPP actions.
• Collaborate with Process/Methods Planners, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to integrate quality into products and processes from the outset.
• Oversee FAIs per AS9102 and verify compliance with customer drawings and specifications.
• Guide team members in process capability studies, statistical analyses, validation activities, and special process qualifications.
• Lead first part qualification planning, execution, and approvals.
• Act as the customer-facing technical contact for quality issues, audits, and improvements.
• Support internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer requirements.
• Mentor, coach, and develop quality engineering talent, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Control Plans

8D

PPAP

MSA

Job description

Fleet Canada Inc., Fort Erie, Ontario, seeks an experienced Quality Engineering Manager to lead the Quality Engineering team, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. Reporting to the Director of Quality and Engineering, this role drives technical excellence, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving across the organization.

The Quality Engineering Manager will mentor and develop a high-performing team, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and