Engineering Support Specialist

Aversan Inc.; Ottawa; 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 a dynamic aerospace environment.

You will ensure QMS compliance, lead audits, manage RCCA/CAPA, APQP activities, PFMEA, and PPAP submissions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years in quality engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or related industry.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other QMS.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong RCCA, CAPA, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies.
• Hands-on APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP processes.
• Strong GD&T, drawings, and inspection experience.
• Experience with supplier quality management and non-conformance processes.
• ASQ CQE or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable requirements.
• Conduct internal quality audits and assist with external audits.
• Lead RCCA investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, and CAPA.
• Manage non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.
• Support APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Review drawings, GD&T and ensure product compliance.
• Oversee incoming inspection and collaborate with manufacturing to improve quality.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and drive improvement initiatives.
• Work with suppliers to address quality issues and SCARs.
• Participate in process improvement projects for defect reduction.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

RCCA

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

GD&T

Quality Metrics

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

ASQ CQE certification

Job description

Aversan Inc. () 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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