Engineering Support Specialist

Engineering Support Specialist

Aversan Inc. (  ) 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 Engineering Support Specialist to support quality assurance, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic aerospace/manufacturing environment. The Engineering Support Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality management systems, customers requirements and industry standards.

Location: Kanata, ON

Job-type: Full time

Working Arrangement: Onsite

• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal quality audits and assist with external customer, registrar, and regulatory audits.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations using methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, and CAPA processes.
• Manage non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and preventive actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to ensure product compliance.
• Oversee incoming inspection processes and collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve product quality.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with suppliers to address quality issues and manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams in achieving quality objectives throughout product development and production.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, 5-Why, and Fishbone Analysis methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience with incoming inspection, non-conformance management, and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and supplier corrective action processes.
• Experience analyzing quality data and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with quality tools, statistical analysis techniques, and quality management systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification and experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.

Compensation: $ 75,000 – 85,000 $ CAD

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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