Engineer - Quality

MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental care

Life and disability coverage

RRSP contributions

EAP 24/7

Bonus incentive program

Retirement bonus

Long service vacation cash out

Uniform - production

Safety glasses

Childcare subsidy

Job summary

MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. in Mississauga is seeking an Engineer - Quality to drive strategic quality initiatives and partner with customers and internal teams to elevate quality as a competitive advantage. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven monitoring, and leadership across functions.

You will develop quality indicators, lead corrective actions, and support risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet AS 9100 standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of aerospace/automotive quality control experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with AS 9100 Rev D and process/product audits.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer and process/product audits and ensure effective corrective action closure.
• Identify and execute projects for process standardization and risk management using standard methods (e.g., SIPOC, PFMEA).
• Develop and maintain MHICA quality requirements and translate customer needs into continuous improvements.
• Collaborate across functions to support Root Cause Analysis and containment of non-conformances.
• Use software to track non-conformances and participate in process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management

Customer liaison

Statistical analysis

GD&T reading

Leadership

Planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Documentation control

Education

Bachelors Mechanical Eng

Aeronautical Eng background

Tools

MS Office Suite

Visio

Access

Project Manager

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor - Quality Engineering, the Engineer - Quality is responsible for driving strategic quality initiatives while working directly with both internal and external customers. This position will drive systemic quality improvement throughout MHICA. The Engineer - Quality identifies opportunities and provides leadership to make quality a competitive advantage for MHICA and its customers by participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives and maintaining / creating indicators to monitor Quality Improvement process.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation packages
• Skills Progression Program to allow you to have clear, transparent, and an objective criterion that allows YOU to take charge of YOUR career knowing what is required to reach each level and do so at your own pace. We want to put your career progression in your control
• Comprehensive Benefits (health care, dental care, life and disability coverage) & RRSP group contribution programs with RRSP increasing based on seniority
• All-encompassing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support
• Corporate Partnerships (health and wellness, recreation and leisure, etc.)
• Company bonus incentive plan - which increases based on years of service
• Retirement bonus based on age and years of service
• Company events and celebrations throughout the year
• Long service vacation cash out at year end
• Recognition program
• Reimbursement Programs including
  • Uniform - production
  • Mr. Safety Shoe - work boots allowance
  • Prescription safety glasses
  • Childcare subsidy

What To Expect From Us

• Industry Information
  • Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility
• Training & Development
  • Extensive training programs
• Employee referral program
• Professional development programs
• Employee engagement programs all year round including
  • Year-round events
  • MHICA Wings Peer to Peer Recognition Program
  • Leadership programs

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in customer audits, process product audits and effective corrective action closure.
• Be a leader to identify and execute projects leading to process standardization and risk management, using standard techniques and processes (e.g. SIPOC, PFMEA, etc.).
• Develops and maintains proactive MHICA quality requirements and quality focus attitude which translates customer quality needs in continuous quality process improvements.
• Work closely with all functions to support Root Cause Analysis on internal/external issues, and work cross functionally to facilitate containment/closure of non-conformances.
• Use software to track and monitor non-conformances data and participate in process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in the creation, review, and updating of quality process documents (inspection procedures and work instructions) and other specific documents in compliance with customer requirements quality standard AS 9100 and other statutory/regulatory requirements related to the product.
• Experience in liaising with Customers on containment deployment and corrective actions.
• Able to perform Configuration control and reconciliation.
• Possesses knowledge and experience to review and approve production documentation issued by Methods.
• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Superior ability to read and understand technical drawings - GD&T.
• Good decision-making skills and ability to interact with cross functional teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Demonstrate strong skills in leadership, initiative, as well as teamwork.
• Organized and able to work under pressure.
• Ability and willingness to complete work on a fixed and demanding schedule and follow up on outstanding issues in a timely fashion.
• Excellent planning skills, problem solving ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Project Manager, Access and Visio a plus.
• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
• Please note: A criminal background check is required for candidates aged 18 and over. Instructions and next steps will be provided as part of the offer process.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in aerospace / automotive quality control / quality assurance with progressively increasing level of responsibility and demonstrated leadership role.
• Experience and knowledge regarding structure assembly process related to machined aircraft components, sheet metal and aircraft assembly inspection requirements.
• Previous experience with Quality Management System AS 9100 Rev D requirements and process / product audit.
• Previous MRB experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• A strong quality background in aerospace industry, familiarity with aerospace parts and assemblies, manufacturing (machining) and assembly processes.
• CQE/CQA certification with ASQ would be an asset.
• Professional engineering designation preferred.

We value the individual behind every application. Each resume is reviewed by our recruitment team - we do not use automated AI screening to assess resumes.

About Us

MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is a Tier 1 manufacturer of major aircraft structures and assemblies, based in Mississauga, Ontario. Over the past decade, MHICA has built more than aircraft components, it has built a recognized worldwide reputation for capacity, precision, on-time delivery and excellence. MHICA has two state-of-the-art facilities combined to 476,000 sq. ft. This comprises of Manufacturing & Assembly, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, where more than 800 highly-skilled employees are working on Bombardier's sector-leading Global 5000/6000 and Challenger 350 business aircraft. MHICA's technicians build and join wing assemblies and fuselage sections, as well as perform systems and flight control assembly installations and testing. MHI Canada Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. MHICA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). MHICA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.