Embedded Systems Quality & CSMS Manager

BlackBerry; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits program

Job summary

BlackBerry is seeking a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Manager to lead quality, safety, and cybersecurity processes behind QNX software products. You will partner with engineering, product management, and safety teams to ensure standards compliance and drive improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on ISO 9001, ISO/SAE 21434, and related frameworks, shaping the QMS and CSMS. Strong communication and cross-functional leadership are essential for success in this embedded software environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software environments and safety-focused domains.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and related standards.
• Ability to lead audits, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements.
• Background in quality systems engineering or internal auditing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document quality audits, gap analyses, and process reviews.
• Support certification readiness across safety, cybersecurity, and quality domains.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align quality objectives with product goals.
• Provide guidance on standards interpretation, audit readiness, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Embedded software

Quality management

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline

Tools

JAMA

Jira

GitHub/GitLab

Confluence

Job description

BlackBerry is seeking a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Manager to lead quality, safety, and cybersecurity processes behind QNX software products. You will partner with engineering, product management, and safety teams to ensure standards compliance and drive improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on ISO 9001, ISO/SAE 21434, and related frameworks, shaping the QMS and CSMS. Strong communication and cross-functional leadership are essential for success in this embedded software environment.