Quality Assurance Engineer

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance their quality systems and ensure product safety. In this pivotal role, you will lead initiatives that involve analyzing critical processes, developing quality measures, and facilitating training on quality assurance. Your expertise in quality management and regulatory requirements will be crucial in mitigating risks and improving operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your proactive approach and problem-solving skills will make a significant impact on the organization's success and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality measures for critical processes.
• Investigate quality concerns and provide statistical reports.
• Facilitate training on quality topics and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering

University degree in industrial engineering

University degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

SA Menu

Oracle

Trello

Job description

You are a problem solver who understands customer requirements and is not content to allow “good enough”. You thrive in a complex, challenging work environment and enjoy working with teams of diverse technically skilled coworkers. You are, by nature, proactive but can adapt to reactive situations when the need arises.

The Quality Engineer plans, implements and coordinates activities concerned with the development, application and improvement of StandardAero’s quality system governing production processes, materials, products and parts. Leads and/or participates in the development and maintenance of the quality system. You are comfortable working on initiatives or projects essential to successful Business Operations.

Reports Directly To: Director, Quality (BU) or Manager, Quality (BU)

Reports Functionally To: Vice President, Engineering & Quality

Safety Management System (SMS) Specific Accountabilities

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in the StandardAero Product Safety Management System (SMS).
• Facilitates SMS related tools, methods and concepts as defined in SA policies and procedures.
• Analyses product flight safety critical parts and processes to mitigate unacceptable risk.
• Responsible for immediately reporting and initiating responses to flight/product safety concerns.
• Facilitates proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.

Specific Accountabilities

• Develops/initiates and maintains quality measures of performance for key/critical processes using established company databases and report tools.
• Communicates and coordinates quality assurance reporting and events regarding product quality.
• Investigates and reports on quality concerns and potential implications with warranty and safety issues.
• Analyzes, assesses, and reports quality and operational data as needed by management.
• Generates statistical reports identifying quality concerns for submission to various levels of management for review and corrective action.
• Researches quality methodology and solves quality problems using a team-based approach.
• Aids in the development of methods and standards for inspection, testing and evaluation using statistical techniques.
• Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Assists the Training department with the development and presentation of training on quality topics in areas that may include:
• The quality system, SMS, continual improvement, corrective action, root cause analysis, Lean methodologies, Product Inspection, measurement methodologies, statistical process control and test fixture operations.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Technical Requirements

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Quality Management Systems, company processes, quality and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) technical manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of Transport Canada airworthiness certification requirements and other regulatory bodies.
• Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment (MS OFFICE).
• Proficient in selection and application of statistical techniques and trend analysis tools (Power BI, etc.).
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems (SA Menu, Oracle, Trello, etc.).
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints & technical writing.
• Professional registration is preferred in jurisdictions governed by a regulatory body or with an association that is governed by local legal requirements.
• University degree in mechanical, industrial or aerospace engineering; or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.