Test Engineering Supervisor

Aversan; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking a qualified Test Engineering Supervisor to oversee testing activities and coach teams to ensure tests meet standards, specifications, and quality requirements.

The role is based onsite in Montreal, Quebec, and encompasses leadership of engineering and production teams, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5–10 years of experience in engineering/manufacturing, and strong leadership, planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, software, electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of space equipment production is an asset.
• Interest in managing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with resource management, negotiations, risk management and financial reporting.
• Strong planning tools knowledge; ERP modules awareness.
• Advanced Excel and strong communication skills.
• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multiple engineering and production teams.
• Review program requirements and production constraints.
• Plan and allocate resources according to schedules.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and Planning teams.
• Monitor resource, material, and operational availability.
• Identify production risks and implement mitigations.
• Drive continuous improvement to production processes.
• Coach and train employees for skill development.
• Serve as primary contact for production staff.
• Participate in recruitment and interviewing.
• Ensure compliance with policies and collective agreements.
• Develop and maintain department processes and standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce planning.
• Ensure health, safety and quality standards.
• Act as backup to Production Manager.
• Communicate across departments to align operations.
• Support Business Process Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems, software, electrical or computer engineering

Tools

ERP systems

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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