Engineering Support Specialist

Aversan Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. in Kanata, ON is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to strengthen quality assurance, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement in aerospace manufacturing.

The role focuses on maintaining AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, leading RCCA investigations, coordinating APQP activities, and driving supplier quality improvements to ensure high product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong RCCA, CAPA, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis experience.
• Hands-on APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP experience.
• Solid GD&T knowledge and familiarity with quality data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external audits.
• Lead RCCA investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, and CAPA processes.
• Manage non-conformance reporting and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support APQP activities, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, and GD&T to ensure product compliance.
• Oversee incoming inspection and collaborate with manufacturing to improve quality.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with suppliers on quality issues and SCARs.
• Participate in process improvement projects to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management.

Skills

RCCA

CAPA

5-Why

Fishbone Analysis

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

GD&T

Quality Data Analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Support Specialist

Aversan Inc. ( www.aversan.com ) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Engineering Support Specialist to support quality assurance, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic aerospace/manufacturing environment. The Engineering Support Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality management systems, customers requirements and industry standards.

Location: Kanata, ON

Job-type: Full time

Working Arrangement: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal quality audits and assist with external customer, registrar, and regulatory audits.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations using methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, and CAPA processes.
• Manage non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and preventive actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to ensure product compliance.
• Oversee incoming inspection processes and collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve product quality.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with suppliers to address quality issues and manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams in achieving quality objectives throughout product development and production.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, 5-Why, and Fishbone Analysis methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience with incoming inspection, non-conformance management, and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and supplier corrective action processes.
• Experience analyzing quality data and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with quality tools, statistical analysis techniques, and quality management systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred Qualifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification and experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.

Compensation: $ 75,000 – 85,000 $ CAD

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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