Senior Quality Engineering Specialist

Job Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is looking for an experienced Quality Engineering (QE) Specialist to join our Quality team in Ottawa, Halifax or Calgary. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the QE Specialist plays a key role within integrated project teams, ensuring compliance with internal processes and external standards including AS9100 and ISO9001. This position supports both engineering development and product lifecycle activities, with a strong emphasis on software, quality compliance, and audit leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide pre-contract quality support, including estimating the effort required to implement Quality Assurance (QA) activities and contributing to proposal documentation.
• Prepare and implement project-specific QA plans and contribute quality-related inputs to broader project documentation.
• Act as the quality lead for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and other relevant contractual or airworthiness standards.
• Interface with the DND TAA (within DTAES) and customer quality representatives during software audits (e.g., SOIs).
• Conduct independent process and product audits, identify non-conformances, issue corrective actions, and track them to closure.
• Serve on Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and Material Review Boards (MRB); support design reviews and configuration audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Support to ensure quality considerations are embedded across all phases of development, sustainment, and supply chain interactions.
• Monitor formal test activities (e.g., acceptance, qualification) for adherence to approved test plans and procedures; ensure evidence supports certification and compliance.
• Lead and participate in project and quality review meetings, including setting agendas, facilitating discussions, documenting actions, and ensuring follow-up.
• Lead quality-related reviews, investigations, and root cause analyses, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use data and statistical analysis to monitor quality performance, identify trends, and support corrective / preventive action planning.
• Report quality metrics and present findings during quality forums, project gates, and leadership reviews.
• Engage in proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and knowledge sharing throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Assets

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. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

Benefits

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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