Quality Engineer, Assoc

Quality Assurance Engineer

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Brampton, ON team!

Our Quality Engineer, Shot Peening & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) NDT is responsible for ensuring compliance, process control, and continuous improvement of special processes related to shot peening and non-destructive testing (NDT).

This role supports aerospace manufacturing operations by maintaining NADCAP compliance, implementing the company’s quality management system, and acting as the technical authority for special process quality in the absence of the Quality Manager.

Location: Brampton, ON

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits  I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I  Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Develops, applies and revises quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates in-process rejections, obtains disposition and implements corrective action as needed.
• May interface with customers, vendors and various company departments to resolve quality problems and provide information.
• Participates in audits.
• Ensure compliance with AMS 2430 / AMS 2432, NAS 410 / EN 4179, OEM specifications, and internal procedures customer NDT requirements
• Develop, maintain, and audit shot peening process documentation (routers, work instructions, control plans)
• Review and approve shot peening parameters, intensity verification, coverage methods, and equipment qualification
• Support machine qualification, media control, nozzle wear monitoring, and Almen system management
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to shot peening nonconformances
• Ensure calibration, verification, and control of NDT equipment and consumables
• Review NDT inspection records, discrepancies, and acceptance criteria
• Prepare for and support NADCAP, customer, and regulatory audits
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (8D, RCCA, PFMEA)
• Monitor KPIs related to process capability, defects, and audit findings

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 1-3 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Working knowledge of NADCAP, AS9100, and OEM aerospace standards
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
• Experience with corrective action systems and root cause analysis

Preferred

• NADCAP audit experience (Shot Peening and/or NDT)
• NDT Level II or III certification (PT and MT)
• Shot peening technical training or certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
• Experience with aerospace OEMs (GE, Pratt & Whitney, Safran, Boeing, Airbus, etc.)

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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