Liaison Engineering Specialist

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Fleet Canada Inc., part of the De Havilland family, is an equal opportunity employer in the aerospace manufacturing sector. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environments. Located in Fort Erie, Ontario, our dynamic 500,000 sq. ft. build-to-print facility specializes in manufacturing sheet-metal, machined, and composite parts and assemblies for several major aerospace OEMs.

We are currently launching an exciting new program and are seeking bright, talented individuals who are eager to lead and grow with our evolving organization. Our culture is grounded in mutual respect and driven by a passion for continuous improvement. Fleet Canada Inc. offers fulfilling careers in a variety of areas, including production, engineering, quality, methods planning, and management.

Join our reputable, family-oriented team, where careers are not only built—but nurtured. Enjoy the rewards of a stable, fast-paced, and growing company that values your success and offers ample opportunities for professional development.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Liaison Engineering Specialist to join our team at Fleet Canada Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering principles, non-conformance evaluation, and cross-functional technical support, with the ability to work within customer and regulatory requirements to ensure compliant and efficient product disposition.

Job Summary:

As a Liaison Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for evaluating and dispositioning non-conforming product, supporting MRB activities, providing technical guidance to production and inspection teams, and assisting with the development of special process and personnel certification programs. This role requires a proactive and technically skilled individual who can apply sound engineering judgment, interpret complex specifications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and determine appropriate dispositions, including repair, rework, use-as-is, or scrap, in accordance with engineering principles, product specifications, process requirements, and delegated authority limits.
• Participate in MRB activities by presenting technical evaluations and recommendations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformance issues.
• Prepare DMRs and proposed repairs for customer submission where required.
• Support the pursuit and responsible use of customer-delegated repair authority.
• Provide technical guidance to production and inspection teams on disposition instructions and interpretation of engineering requirements.
• Identify equipment, process, and personnel certification requirements based on customer and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and maintain in-house training content for certification programs required by customers or regulatory bodies.
• Ensure training materials meet applicable specifications and compliance standards.
• Support certification-related programs such as Rockwell hardness and conductivity inspections, clad checks on scratched aluminum details, copper-sulfate testing of passivated stainless parts, and surface preparation for electrical bonding.
• Identify opportunities to reduce non-conformance rates, improve disposition turnaround times, and increase process efficiency.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capital investment opportunities and participate in Cap Ex projects through completion.
• Assist with audits, supplier technical reviews, and engineering change implementation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and extensive aerospace quality experience may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications.
• Strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Working familiarity with AS9100, AS9145, ARP
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