Quality Engineering Specialist

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Aversan Inc. Full time $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Aversan Inc. ) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. We deliver leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified
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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Basic Qualifications

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

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

The name of the file for the resume should be the applicant's full name and the position title you are applying for. The resume format should be PDF.

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