Quality Engineering in Product Development

Do you have experience in high-tech product design or quality control in an industrial field? Have you worked in aeronautics or a similar industry and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for Design Quality Leader for new developments to join our Quality Engineering team based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada), where you will work jointly with the Airbus Quality engineering team in Europe.

You will be part of the Engineering Quality team, a group of quality specialists who ensure that engineering teams are well-supported in adhering to their processes and designing products with the expected quality and maturity. You will be called upon to collaborate with business partners in a cross-functional environment and contribute to ensuring the rigorous application of existing Quality processes and standards throughout the Development Cycle.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Quality Manager in Product Development Processes will be to:

• Guarantee process compliance by implementing a control and monitoring system, specifically regarding V&V (Verification & Validation) requirements management processes and the quality of means of compliance.
• Deploy and leverage the quality framework to continuously improve adherence to design processes.
• Promote the implementation of readiness reviews (preparation for design reviews) with engineering teams to ensure a higher level of maturity for the documentation and analyses expected during key design milestones.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone's throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (depending on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program and on-site Medical Service.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Ensure the awareness and proper use of aerospace product development processes;
• Ensure strict adherence to Verification & Validation (V&V) processes;
• Implement mechanisms for monitoring and tracking adherence, as well as the systematic analysis of deviations (gaps);
• Ensure that process deliverables meet the required standards of maturity and quality;
• Establish a Quality Assurance system for the development processes.

Your boarding pass:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the Aerospace industry;
• Significant experience in requirements cascading, validation, and verification processes;
• Strong knowledge of process analysis and optimization, with proven skills in process assurance and monitoring;
• Experience working with suppliers is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of aircraft manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships are essential to successfully lead the activities of this mission;
• You are committed and persistent, this is enabling you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders: you are a good listener, negotiator, and comfortable working on cross-functional projects in an international context;
• Written and spoken English and French.

This role may involve some travels for business (worldwide). Travel Required: Occasional travel within Canada & Overseas <5%.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.