Junior Quality Engineering Specialist, Acoustics; New Grad

Junior Quality Engineering Specialist, Acoustics (New Grad)

• Full-time
• Compensation: CAD 72,000 - CAD 85,000 - yearly

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

We are seeking a Junior Quality Engineering Specialist to join our Quality organization, to initially primarily support our A&N division's acoustics capabilities. In this role, you will work within multidisciplinary teams on applied quality engineering problems, contributing to process compliance, product verification, audits, and corrective actions, while receiving guidance from experienced Quality Engineers to ensure project activities, products, and processes conform to applicable standards and customer requirements.

This position targets a May 2026 start date and is well suited for recent or upcoming Engineering or Applied Science graduates.

• Assist in developing and maintaining project-specific quality plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support audits and reviews of project work products to verify compliance with quality standards, internal procedures, and customer requirements.
• Track, document, and support the resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions under guidance from senior Quality Engineers.
• Support formal test and inspection activities, including First Article Tests, First Article Inspections, and periodic control tests.
• Validate readiness and proper use of production and test equipment for quality assurance purposes.
• Assist in evaluating supplier quality systems, documentation, and performance under the guidance of senior staff.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in project review meetings, design reviews, configuration audits, and Material Review Board (MRB) activities to provide quality input.
• Apply company quality processes, standards, and initiatives to day-to-day activities.
• Share knowledge, present findings, and contribute to team learning and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Computer) or a related applied science or technical discipline
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• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including root cause analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document results and present technical information.
• Enthusiastic contributor, willing to learn new skills, and takes ownership of assigned work.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

• 0–1 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or regulated systems environments.
• Basic understanding of quality systems and standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 90003) and ability to apply them in practice.
• Exposure to quality audits, inspections, or formal test verification activities.
• Familiarity with requirements management, defect tracking, or quality reporting tools.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience in defense, systems engineering, or complex operational environments.
• Awareness of supplier quality evaluation, material review, or configuration management processes.

• Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week - flexible within core business hours.
• Work Arrangement: A mix of onsite and remote work, as determined by business and role requirements.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance.…