Design Quality leader

Job description:

You have a solid 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 a Design Quality Leader to join our Quality Engineering team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work jointly with the Airbus Quality engineering team in Europe.

As a member of the Quality Engineering team, you will represent the Quality function at the AI (Airbus Canada Engineering Organization) level. You will be required to work in collaboration with AI business partners, in a multi-functional environment, and contribute to the future state of the Engineering core processes definition and deliverables related to design activities.

In your role, you will be responsible for integrating internal and external requirements into Airbus processes, while deploying quality standards and risk analysis tools (DFMEA, PPS) to optimize engineering activities and the delivery of design reviews.

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 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 integration of internal and external requirements within Airbus processes and oversee their strict application across engineering operations.

• Deploy quality standards (DFMEA, PPS, risk analysis) to continuously optimize design methods and guarantee the required maturity level at every stage.

• Lead the preparation of design reviews and contribute to major deliverables (DT, QPT, KBD assessments) in close collaboration with technical teams.

• Promote a "Right First Time" culture by implementing a rigorous quality control framework for all engineering deliverables.

• Design and negotiate the Product Assurance Plan, ensuring its consistent follow-up throughout the entire program lifecycle.

• Strengthen process resilience through systematic reviews and proactive risk monitoring.

• Drive root cause analyses when deviations occur, leading multi-functional teams to coordinate the rapid implementation of corrective actions.

Your boarding pass:

• You hold a Bachelor degree in Engineering.

• You have at least 10 years of experience in development and a solid understanding of the manufacturing environment;

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and strong emotional intelligence;

• You are skilled at leading meetings and can easily influence and persuade your audience;

• You are committed and comfortable collaborating in teams on international, cross-functional projects;

• You are fluent in both French and English, both written and spoken;

• You ideally have experience in the aeronautics industry (a definite plus);

• You ideally possess knowledge of aircraft development processes (an additional asset).

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, these values being the foundation of the company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Give a new dimension to your career by submitting your online application now!