Quality Engineering Specialist

Aversan; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted multi-service engineering firm is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist in Ottawa. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards, leading audits, and collaborating with project teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and extensive experience in quality assurance. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

On-the-job training

Hands-on project experience

Mentorship from industry professionals

Flexibility to gain experience in multiple industries

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in engineering or software development, with 6 years in quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C, AS9100, and airworthiness certification.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and lead investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA plans aligned with AS9100, DO-178C, and customer requirements.
• Act as the quality lead on projects, ensuring compliance throughout.
• Track and report quality metrics and performance trends.

Skills

Quality assurance

Engineering methodologies

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

DOORs

AS9100

DO-178C

Job description

Power Reliability as a Quality Engineering Specialist!

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you’ll play a key role within integrated project teams to ensure compliance with internal quality processes and external standards such as AS9100 and DO-178C.

In this role, you’ll support both engineering development and full product lifecycle activities, with a focus on software airworthiness, quality compliance, and audit leadership. You’ll collaborate across engineering, project management, and customer teams to uphold the highest standards of quality and reliability in mission-critical systems.

Location: Ottawa, ON / Halifax, NS / Calgary, AB
Job Type: Onsite

What You’ll Do:

• Provide pre-contract quality input, including estimating QA effort and contributing to proposal documentation.
• Develop and implement project-specific QA plans in alignment with AS9100, DO-178C, and customer requirements.
• Act as the quality lead on assigned projects, ensuring compliance across development and certification phases.
• Interface with the DND TAA, DERs, and customer quality representatives during audits and reviews.
• Conduct independent process and product audits, manage corrective actions, and verify closure.
• Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Material Review Boards (MRB), and design or configuration audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Support to embed quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee formal testing (acceptance, qualification) and ensure compliance with approved test plans.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and report quality metrics, performance trends, and risks to leadership.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in engineering or software development, with at least 6 years in a quality assurance role.
• Strong working knowledge of DO-178C, AS9100, and airworthiness certification processes.
• A sound understanding of current engineering development / tools methodologies and standards.
• Proven ability to conduct internal audits, lead investigations, and lead cross-functional teams to resolution.
• Experience supporting software and systems development within a regulated aerospace or defense environment.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills; ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:

• Membership in a professional quality body (e.g. ASQ).
• Experience interfacing with government/defense QA authorities.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering Development processes.
• Proficiency in DOORs.
• Strong working knowledge of DO-254.

Who We Are:

Aversan is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company established in 2003. We deliver leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics, software systems, expert resources, and business-fortifying solutions to our customers.

To learn more visit: https://www.aversan.com/about-us/

What We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• On-the-job training and skills development opportunities
• Hands-on project experience
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Flexibility to gain experience in multiple industries