Quality Engineer

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Calgary, Alberta seeks a Quality Engineer to lead root-cause investigations, troubleshoot failures, and drive corrective actions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You’ll test electro-mechanical assemblies, prepare NCR/8D reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. Strong problem-solving and hands-on testing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Product Validation, or related technical role.
• Experience investigating quality issues and driving corrective and preventative actions.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, or FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Product Failures
• Write and execute test plans to find the root cause of failures
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on corrective and preventative actions
• Provide NCR and 8D documentation for failure analysis
• Provide customers with technical updates on the failure analysis
• Design test fixtures and software solutions to expedite testing

Skills

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

FMEA

Test planning

Hands-on testing

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DAQs

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Brunel is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join a leading technology organization in Calgary, Alberta. As a Quality Engineer, you'll be a key part of the Quality team, using your advanced problem-solving abilities and attention to detail to maintain the highest product quality and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will troubleshoot product failures, lead root cause investigations, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop effective corrective and preventative actions.

Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will leverage your hands-on testing expertise to analyze complex electro-mechanical systems, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the organization's ongoing innovation and growth efforts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Product Failures
• Write and execute test plans to find the root cause of failures
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on corrective and preventative actions
• Provide NCR and 8D documentation for the failure analysis
• Provide customers with technical updates on the failure analysis
• Design test fixtures and software solutions to expedite execution of testing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Product Validation, or a related technical role.
• Experience investigating product, manufacturing, or field-related quality issues and driving corrective and preventative actions.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with experience using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, or FMEA.
• Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating electro-mechanical assemblies, components, or systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory and diagnostic equipment, including DAQs, oscilloscopes, multimeters, sensors, actuators, or similar test equipment.
• Comfortable performing hands-on mechanical assembly, disassembly, inspection, and failure analysis activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and inspection or test procedures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, including machining, fabrication, molding, welding, or other industrial production methods.
• Experience preparing technical reports, documenting investigation findings, and communicating results to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting NCR, CAPA, or continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment is preferred.

What We Offer

Brunel provides the opportunity to work on major projects with leading organizations in mining, energy, infrastructure, and related technical industries. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful assignments that support project execution, operational readiness, and long-term business success.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best organizations in the business. With decades of experience across mining, energy, infrastructure, life sciences, and related technical sectors, Brunel provides recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients deliver projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at a high level of quality.