Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative

Verify, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative in Montreal. The role requires extensive experience in quality management and knowledge of aerospace systems. Candidates will lead supplier quality initiatives, perform problem-solving tasks, and contribute to quality assurance processes. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on complex projects and improve supplier collaborations over a minimum of 6 months.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in aerospace industry.
• At least 7 years of experience in quality management.
• Extensive knowledge of aerospace quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assess, and investigate supplier quality issues.
• Plan and execute complex projects and initiatives.
• Analyze data and generate KPIs on supplier quality performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Net Inspect

Discus

SAP

Job description

Overview

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative

Location: Montreal, Canada

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Full-time position

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Lead, assess, and investigate supplier quality issues.
• Plan and execute complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Participate in quality reviews, PMRs, and governance meetings with senior management (Directors).
• Identify opportunities for improvement in team efficiency and stakeholder collaboration.
• Define corrective actions and improvement plans with suppliers.
• Propose innovative solutions and manage their deployment for complex issues.
• Perform risk analyses for complex solutions.
• Develop communication strategies for decision-making processes.
• Analyze data and generate KPIs on supplier quality performance.
• Manage RNC/VRNC quality tasks requiring MRB approval.
• Provide technical support and coaching on quality tools to team members and stakeholders.
• Act as a mentor and contribute to defining strategic departmental plans.

Additional responsibilities (if required):

• Plan and conduct FAI reviews.
• Perform source inspections.
• Review and approve quality documentation (e.g., dropship forms).

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in aerospace industry.
• At least 7 years of experience in quality management.
• Extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis experience.
• Proficiency with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke, etc.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is an asset.
• Experience with commodities like completions (seats, galleys), operation parts (machined parts, composites), major structures, or systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and international standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read blueprints and check dimensional properties, including GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Net Inspect, Discus, SAP is an asset.
• Familiarity with inspection tools such as CMM, comparator, micrometers, thread gauges, and calipers.
• Ability to work independently as a role model.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.