Quality Analyst
Winnipeg, MB Canada
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Quality Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and company quality standards while supporting the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS). You will analyze quality data, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product safety and operational performance.
What you’ll do:
- Analyze and report on QMS data, including non-conformances, audit findings, and cost of poor quality
- Participate in or lead investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Support and promote the Safety Management System (SMS) and risk analysis activities
- Conduct internal quality audits (system, process, and product) to ensure compliance
- Monitor production processes and changes to ensure adherence to QA approvals and standards
- Track project progress to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with timelines
- Contribute to cross-functional projects including planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Review and update quality policies, procedures, and documentation
- Provide technical guidance on QMS, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements
- Promote and ensure adherence to all safety standards and report any unsafe conditions
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or a regulated industry
- Experience applying OEM manuals within production or manufacturing environments
- Experience with production processes, inspection methods, and quality control systems
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience conducting quality audits and supporting compliance with regulatory standards
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of ISO 9000/AS9110 quality management system requirements and problem-solving methodologies; certification is an asset
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., Transport Canada and other aviation authorities) and industry standards for maintenance and certification
- Familiarity with Quality Management System documentation frameworks, including policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Knowledge of production workflows and operating systems within a manufacturing or MRO environment
- Understanding of gas turbine engine theory and performance; experience with CF34/CFM56 engines is an asset
- Project management skills, including planning, organization, analysis, communication, and decision-making abilities
Benefits that make life better:
Comprehensive Healthcare
Company pension plan with 100% company match; up to 5% vested (Canada)
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Learning & Training opportunities
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or a regulated industry
- Experience applying OEM manuals within production or manufacturing environments
- Experience with production processes, inspection methods, and quality control systems
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience conducting quality audits and supporting compliance with regulatory standards
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
