Engineering Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Aversan Kanata, ON is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to ensure quality compliance across aerospace manufacturing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role supports AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer requirements, and participates in RCCA/ CAPA activity.

The candidate will review engineering drawings, APQP activities (PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP), manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience inquality engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or related industry.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong experience with 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.

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.

Skills

RCCA

CAPA

5-Why

Fishbone Analysis

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

GD&T

Quality data analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

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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