Quality Engineer / Lead – Aerospace Domain

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer / Lead – Aerospace Domain to support aerospace manufacturing quality and delivery performance improvement initiatives in Montreal, QC. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in aerospace manufacturing operations or quality engineering, with expertise in root cause analysis, Six Sigma methodologies, SAP MRP, and cross-functional problem-solving. The candidate will be responsible for identifying manufacturing constraints, analyzing quality and delivery issues, and driving corrective actions to improve operational performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead structured root cause analysis to identify factors affecting aerospace manufacturing delivery performance.
• Investigate manufacturing process failures and quality system issues to identify systemic causes of delivery delays.
• Apply Fishbone, 5-Why, Pareto analysis, and hypothesis testing to identify root causes and develop corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain priority frameworks aligned with SIOP and operational planning cycles.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Lead operational review meetings, monitor action plans, and ensure timely execution of corrective actions.
• Maintain root cause registers with assigned owners, committed actions, and measurable outcomes.
• Interpret SAP MRP ZC13 and ZP24 outputs independently to support operational analysis and planning.
• Support program leadership in escalating critical blockers and resolving issues requiring senior management intervention.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing operations or quality engineering.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt is mandatory; Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Strong experience in aerospace manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Fishbone, 5-Why, Pareto analysis, and hypothesis testing.
• Direct experience facilitating cross-functional root cause analysis sessions involving engineering and operations teams.
• Working knowledge of SAP MRP, with the ability to independently interpret ZC13 and ZP24 outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distinguish operational constraints from symptoms.
• Experience working with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and available to work on-site in Montreal, QC.
• English communication skills required; French is not mandatory.