Quality Control Inspector

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure product quality and compliance with standards. This role involves performing inspections, managing nonconforming materials, and collaborating with engineering teams to address quality issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, experience in aerospace quality inspection, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in aviation, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of iconic aircraft and maintain the highest standards in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years aerospace quality inspection experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read complex designs.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Manage nonconforming material control per quality assurance procedures.
• Liaise with engineering teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Reading Complex Aircraft Design Drawings

Customer Service Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Transport Canada accredited College Diploma in Aeronautics

Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license (AME)

Technical degree or diploma in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

IFS ERP system

Total FBO

TRAX

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs worldwide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Profile:

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Control Inspector is directly accountable for product control including final inspection, in process inspections, documentation and control of non-conforming material; control and verification of production process changes, tooling control, and control of monitoring and measuring devices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Acquire knowledge of process specifications and materials
2. Implementation and continual improvement of product inspection plans
3. Perform in-process and final inspection of detail parts, minor and structural assemblies, plans their execution, documentation, and record retention
4. Perform inspection duties to ensure all products, processes and services comply with applicable airworthiness, Company, or customer quality requirements
5. Manage nonconforming material control in accordance with company’s quality assurance procedures
6. Provide assistance in quality review of Engineering Masters
7. Liaise with quality engineering, methods engineering, design engineering and supply chain to develop resolutions and implement root cause corrective actions to technical or quality problems
8. Manage the control of monitoring and measuring (inspection and test) devices in accordance with established company’s quality assurance procedures
9. Actively participate and contribute as a member of the quality assurance team
10. Monitoring, measuring and communicating product and process metrics
11. Propose and support improvement projects related to quality assurance procedures
12. Participate and support corrective action request as a result of nonconforming trend analysis

Qualifications:

1. Transport Canada accredited College Diploma in Aeronautics is required an asset
2. Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license (AME) is an asset
3. Technical degree or diploma in Aerospace Engineering is an asset
4. A minimum of 2 years aerospace specific quality inspection and or equivalent
5. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in an inspection, production, or handling product role
6. Experience in the maintenance of De Havilland DHC1 thru DHC6 aircraft types is an asset
7. Working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulation CAR 561, 571 and CAR Std. 57,561
8. Understanding of Certificates of Conformance (CofC) issues by part makers and Airworthiness Release Certificates (FAA 8130/TCAA Form One/Easa Form 1)
9. Experience in continuous improvement
10. IFS ERP system experience (or similar i.e. Total FBO, TRAX etc.) for the control and issue of aeronautical parts and materials is an asset

Skills:

1. Must have a strong attention to detail skills
2. Knowledge and ability to read and understand complex aircraft design drawings/blueprints and perform measurements/testing of parts made to these designs
3. Strong focus on both internal and external customer service with excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.