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Quality Engineer II

@ Pursuit Aerospace

Orillia, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Pursuit Aerospace is hiring a Quality Engineer II in Orillia, Ontario, for a full-time onsite role ensuring manufactured aircraft engine components meet customer purchase orders, drawings and specifications. The work covers quality audits, process monitoring, root cause analysis, corrective actions and supplier collaboration. Health insurance, EAP, paid time off and company-paid holidays are offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Review purchase orders, specifications and drawings
  • Develop quality plans and approve First Article Inspection plans
  • Perform internal audits and root cause analysis
  • Serve as liaison between customers and suppliers on quality issues
  • Mentor lower-level employees

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
  • 2+ years quality engineering experience in manufacturing
  • GD&T and drawing interpretation
  • AS9100 and AS9102 knowledge
  • SPC and Six Sigma/Lean working knowledge

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2026-10-27
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2026-11-14
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2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · lift 30 lb · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAS13001
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, related technical field
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Wellness

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Job description
About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace (formerly Paradigm Precision) is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer that would be responsible for ensuring assigned products meet customer purchase orders, drawings, and specifications related to the manufacturing of assigned hardware. This role includes performing quality audits, monitoring processes, and ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented. The position collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to maintain high-quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Orillia, Ontario

This is an Onsite position.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision:

  • Review purchase orders, customer specifications, and drawings
  • Develop quality plans within manufacturing work instructions and approve First Article Inspection plans
  • Collaborate with engineering and the shop regarding non-conforming material, source inspections, and SPC analysis
  • Provide flow requirements to suppliers and technical support to the shop
  • Develop, define, and initiate standards and methods of inspection
  • Support inspection, operators, and engineering staff to ensure compliance with specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
  • Ensure flow down of key characteristics and develop effective quality control plans in partnership with engineering
  • Review travelers for material, special processing requirements, and manufacturability
  • Drive assigned improvement projects and perform internal audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action system training
  • Design and develop inspection fixtures, tools, and gages
  • Serve as a liaison between customers and suppliers on quality issues
  • Assist in review and approval of work instructions
  • Support Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) initiatives and approve Quality Plans
  • Train and implement supplier nonconformance investigations
  • Recommend process and quality improvements
  • Flows-down customer requirements to Purchasing
  • Provide Quality Clinic support and establish sampling plans to meet QMS requirements
  • Develop quality plans for part acceptance and support Value Stream Mapping processes
  • Mentor lower-level employees and foster a team environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned by regulatory standards or management

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient in interpreting drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Knowledge of machining operations, quality assurance systems, calibration, and gauging
  • Solid understanding of AS9102/eCAV, CID, SPS & Fix Process
  • Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Systems requirements
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing techniques
  • Strong skills in root cause analysis and corrective action
  • Working knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities to support continuous process improvement
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineering and technical staff
  • Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or related industry in a quality engineering role
  • Prior experience as a Quality Engineering Technician is a plus
  • AS13001 certification is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with Quality Engineering in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with supplier quality systems and supplier development
  • Advanced knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and Lean initiatives

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to sit and use hands for typing or handling items.
  • Frequently required to talk or hear.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally required to lift or move up to 30 pounds.
  • Specific vision requirements include close vision and color recognition.

Work Environment

  • Office-based position with a generally quiet work environment.
  • Occasional work may occur in manufacturing areas or customer plant environments.
  • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and cleaning solutions such as acetone and alcohol.
  • Primarily based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to shop floor operations
  • Occasional visits to supplier facilities or customer sites may be required
  • Standard office environment for documentation, planning, and reporting activities
  • Collaborative environment requiring interaction with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality

Compensation & Benefits: Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on your employment classification - whether you're full-time, part-time, or a contractor

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

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