Advanced Quality Engineer

EnerSys

Lead Quality activities within new product development projects at EnerSys. Support the implementation of Quality mindset and manage project risks utilizing quality tools.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeBurnaby • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$68,100 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Quality activities within product development, ensuring compliance with QMS and industry standards while implementing risk management and quality assurance practices. Proficient in utilizing quality tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and foster a quality mindset across project teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software Quality Assurance (SQA)Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)FMEA, 8D, Root Cause AnalysisAutomotive SPICE / ASPICEISO 9001 / ISO 26262 / IEC 61508

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Hard Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)Risk ManagementProject Quality Plan DevelopmentAdvanced Quality Planning (APQP)Supplier Quality Management

Soft Skills

Coaching and TrainingProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Control PlansQuality Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified AuditorSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

ElectronicsEmbedded SystemsAutomotive StandardsCybersecurity StandardsEnergy Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Quality activities within new product development projects
Support the implementation of Quality mindset to the entire project teams
Guide the team to identify potential failures in earlier stages of product development utilizing Quality tools and lessons learned
Support the identification of project risks and required actions to mitigate them
Implement and coordinate activities of Advanced Quality Plan inside the new developments
Ensure compliance of development activities to QMS
Plan and execute Software Quality Assurance (SQA) activities across development projects
Ensure compliance with system and embedded software development standards
Monitor adherence to SDLC processes and quality gates
Conduct software and system process reviews and milestone assessments
Report quality status at defined project milestones
Establish the Project Quality Plan and ensure its effective implementation throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and implement project-specific Quality Plans aligned with the APQP methodology
Coordinate and manage PPAP documentation packages to support successful transition to series production
Facilitate and lead Design and Process FMEA sessions to proactively identify and mitigate risks
Drive risk-based project execution and early failure detection
Support identification, evaluation, and mitigation of project risks
Coordinate structured problem-solving activities (8D, root cause analysis, etc.)
Support product validation and qualification activities per internal and customer requirements
Ensure compliance with internal QMS and applicable standards
Perform and support project status audits and process audits
Monitor quality KPIs and define corrective actions when required
Represent Quality function in front of PMO and Engineering leadership
Drive continuous improvement of system and software development processes
Contribute to definition and maintenance of software quality standards
Coach and train project teams on quality tools and methodologies
Promote a culture of structured development and regulatory readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Electronics, Software Engineering, System Engineering, or System Quality roles
Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with embedded systems and electronics
Solid understanding of quality tools (FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans)
Experience in risk management within product development
Experience supporting audits and compliance activities
Experience with Automotive SPICE / ASPICE or similar maturity models (preferred)
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks (preferred)
ISO 9001 / ISO 26262 / IEC 61508 exposure (if applicable, preferred)
Certified auditor (preferred)
Six Sigma certification (preferred)
Experience in energy systems and power management (preferred)
Experience with supplier quality and supplier audits (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays per year, plus sick time and vacation time
Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental
Life Insurance, long term disability and a salary continuance plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
6% RRSP employer matching program