Test Engineering Supervisor

Aversan Inc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. in Montreal, QC seeks a Test Engineering Supervisor to oversee testing activities and coach the team to meet standards, specifications, and quality requirements. Onsite full-time role located in Montreal.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, 5–10 years in manufacturing/testing, and leadership experience. Responsibilities include resource planning, process improvements, and collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, software, electrical, or computer engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in the engineering/manufacturing field.
• Good interpersonal, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of electronic/mechanical tech in space equipment is an asset.
• Experience with resource management, negotiations, risk management and financial reporting.
• Excellent understanding of planning tools and ERP modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multiple engineering and production teams.
• Review program requirements, production constraints, and resolve operational conflicts.
• Plan and allocate resources according to production schedules and business priorities.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Line Managers, and Planning teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor resource, material, and operational availability while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify production risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and train employees to support skill development and team performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and SME for production staff.
• Support performance evaluations and recommend employee development opportunities.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including interviewing prospective candidates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement department processes and standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic workforce and resource planning.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards across production operations.
• Act as backup to the Production Manager when required.
• Communicate effectively across departments for alignment and issue resolution.
• Support Business Process Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Excel advanced

ERP knowledge

Unionized environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Software/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Planning tools

Job description

Test Engineering Supervisor

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 Test Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the optimal execution of testing activities and coaching the work team to ensure that products are tested according to standards, technical specifications and quality requirements.

Location: Montreal,Quebec
Job Type: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multiple engineering and production teams.
• Review program requirements, production constraints, and resolve operational conflicts.
• Plan and allocate resources according to production schedules and business priorities.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Line Managers, and Planning teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor resource, material, and operational availability while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify production risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and train employees to support skill development and team performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for production staff.
• Support performance evaluations and recommend employee development opportunities.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including interviewing prospective candidates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement department processes, work instructions, and standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic workforce and resource planning initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards across production operations.
• Act as backup to the Production Manager when required.
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure operational alignment and issue resolution.
• Support Business Process Improvement (BPI/OPA) initiatives to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in the engineering/manufacturing field.
• The candidate must have demonstrated good interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical technologies involved in the production of space equipment is an asset.
• Professional aspirations to manage teams of people in a dynamic environment.
• Experience or interest in developing skills in resource management, negotiations, risk management techniques and financial reporting.
• Excellent understanding of planning tools and ERP logic. Knowledge of planning, purchasing, finance, and ERP system modules and understanding of the interrelationship of these modules.
• Advanced Excel skills, Advanced interpersonal , communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized environment.

Compensation : $90,000 – $105,000 CAD (annual salary)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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