Quality Engineering Specialist

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Aversan Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

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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

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