Lead Process and Quality Engineer

The role

This person will own how platforms are built on the shop floor by managing assembly routings, work instructions, and quality data collection. They will lead the process side of the MES rollout and build the Quality Management System to prepare for AS9100 certification.

What you will do

• Map CM70 assembly and build production routings, process flows, and station layouts
• Write and maintain electronic work instructions, SOPs, and visual job aids
• Lead the process side of the MES rollout including routings and time studies
• Define critical-to-quality characteristics, inspection points, and quality gates
• Lead PFMEAs and control plans
• Stand up the non-conformance workflow and drive root cause and corrective action
• Build processes that meet AS9100 and Controlled Goods Program requirements
• Track yield, cycle time, first-pass yield, and OEE
• Build and own the Quality Management System from the ground up
• Establish and run the internal audit program

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, mechatronics, or aerospace engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline
• 3+ years as a process, manufacturing, or industrial engineer in a hardware production environment
• Hands-on experience writing work instructions, routings, and SOPs under document and revision control
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone)
• Practical lean manufacturing experience including value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, and kaizen
• Ability to build, analyze, and present yield, cycle-time, and quality metrics in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (including GD&T), bills of materials, and wiring diagrams
• Ability to work within a CAD/PDM environment
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining a quality management system to AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Experience leading or hosting third-party, customer, or regulatory audits
• Supplier quality experience including qualifying and auditing suppliers and managing incoming inspection
• Eligibility for a Government of Canada security clearance and registration under the Controlled Goods Program

Nice to have

• P.Eng. or EIT designation, or eligibility for registration in Alberta or conversion from eligible province(s)
• Prior experience in a UAS, aerospace, high volume, or defence manufacturing environment operating under AS9100 or a similar quality management system
• Experience taking an organization through initial AS9100 certification
• ISO9001 is considered a direct comparable preferred skillset/experience
• AS9100 lead auditor certification, or ASQ certification such as CQE, CQA, or CMQ/OE
• Familiarity with the Controlled Goods Program, export controls (EIPA, ITAR), counterfeit parts prevention (AS5553/AS6174), FOD prevention (AS9146), and defence contract quality requirements such as AQ
• Direct experience deploying or configuring an MES, including electronic work instructions and serialized genealogy
• Exposure to ERP and PLM/PDM systems (Autodesk Vault, SolidWorks PDM/PLM, Arena, or similar)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, with demonstrated SPC knowledge
• An electromechanical assembly background: wiring harnesses, PCB handling and ESD control, torque control, adhesives, or composites

Benefits

• Real ownership from day one
• Competitive compensation
• Meaningful upside from joining an early-stage company

Before you apply

• Eligibility for a Government of Canada security clearance and registration under the Controlled Goods Program

About the company

North Vector Dynamics is a Canadian-owned and controlled defence technology company specializing in precision interception, autonomy, and advanced propulsion. The company is building a full-spectrum missile capability to serve and defend NATO member states and their allies and partners.