Principal Quality Analyst - Supplier Management

MHIRJ is the merger of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive operational, engineering, and customer support solutions, including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing, and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.

We are looking for a Principal Quality Analyst - Supplier Management to join our ranks!

Job Summary

This role is part of the Quality team which reports to the MHIRJ Engineering group.

• Lead, plan, perform, and document supplier audits to ensure compliance with MHIRJ Quality and Engineering procedures.
• Evaluate and approve supplier special processes (e.g., machining, heat treatment, coatings, surface treatments, nondestructive testing (NDT), welding) to ensure compliance with MHIRJ engineering procedures.
• Identify and address non-conformances, collaborating with suppliers to implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (quality, engineering, supply chain) to support supplier development activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (quality, engineering, supply chain) to perform technical supplier evaluations during selection and integration processes.
• Provide suppliers with guidance and coaching regarding compliance with MHIRJ Quality and Engineering procedures.
• Evaluate compliance data provided by suppliers.
• Perform Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Provide mentoring and technical support as needed.
• Perform travel to suppliers, as needed and with required authorization, to develop, review, and improve quality procedures, work instructions, and processes.
• Interact with Transport Canada and other civil aviation authorities as needed.
• Perform any other tasks necessary to support operations, as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• You have over 10 years of experience in quality auditing in the aerospace industry or in materials and processes within the manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated experience with aerospace materials and special process control.
• Solid knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 standards as well as recognized auditing experience in these standards. A lead auditor certification is a significant asset.
• Experience in auditing domestic and international suppliers.
• Experience in evaluating special processes (e.g., machining, heat treatment, coatings, surface treatments, non-destructive testing (NDT), welding).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, writing, and improving quality procedures, work instructions, and audit documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and departments.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent mastery of computer tools (MS Office and SAP).
• Good command of French and English, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Comfortable working in an environment governed by Transport Canada regulations.
• Experience in quality inspection (an asset).

Why Join Us?

Are you passionate about aviation? Are you eager to make a significant impact on customers? Do you aspire to a fulfilling career as a Principal Quality Analyst - Supplier Management? If so, you are in the right place. At MHIRJ, we recognize and appreciate your contribution to our unified team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which are the drivers of our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports you in your journey.

Let's take flight together at MHIRJ!

We offer comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as numerous opportunities for career growth.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual leave bank
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus plan
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee discounts and much more!

MHIRJ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.