Senior Methods Engineering Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Methods Engineering Technologist to provide technical and planning support to suppliers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with internal teams and visiting external suppliers to assist in auditing their processes, scheduling adherence, driving process improvements, implementing best practices, and ensuring suppliers meet our manufacturing and schedule requirements.

This role involves a combination of in-office and offsite work at supplier locations. The successful candidate will be based in either Calgary, AB, Victoria, BC, or Toronto, ON.

1. Collaborate with internal teams to revise engineering masters, work instructions, statement of work packages, and conditions of supply to define parts, processes, sequence, and special instructions required to purchase or build a part/assembly.
2. Visit external suppliers and assist in auditing their processes, recommending alternatives, report back to the company on progress, status, risks, etc.
3. Partner with internal teams, including procurement, quality, and engineering, to align supplier performance with company goals.
4. Provide technical expertise to suppliers to enhance their capabilities and resolve manufacturing challenges on new and existing builds.
5. Develop and implement supplier performance metrics, tracking adherence to cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
6. Assist suppliers in developing plans to increase efficiency.
7. Record and submit engineering change requests for changes to build, design, and tooling required to improve efficiency and quality of builds, including make vs buy decisions.
8. Assist in implementing engineering changes into supplier-made parts/assemblies.
9. Assist in investigating root cause of manufacturing problems and liaise with other functions to analyze potential solutions by evaluating cost, impacts, and risks of a change in production.
10. Support in the qualification of manufacturing processes and tooling within the supplier facility.
11. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including internal/external audits.
12. Assist with training of production, QC, methods engineering, and co-op personnel.

1. 7+ years of progressive hands-on experience in a large detail part and/or assembly manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry.
2. Combination of education and experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing will be considered.
3. Degree or diploma in engineering or engineering technology; or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
4. Previous experience in a manufacturing engineering, planning, or methods role.
5. Knowledge of fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts, structures, and systems.
6. Strong customer focus and good communication/interpersonal skills.
7. Knowledge of aerospace engineering and manufacturing principles and techniques.
8. Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and process design issues.
9. Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings.
10. Advanced knowledge in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
11. Familiar with computer-aided design software such as CATIA, Enovia, AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.
12. Ability to manage and act on multiple projects and priorities at one time.
13. Innovative thinker and ability to use solid judgment during the decision-making process.
14. Must possess and maintain a valid passport and be willing/able to travel both domestically and internationally when required.

At our organization, we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders, and the public through health and safety excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to health and safety policies and perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process.

This may include but is not limited to working in a variety of environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights, and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work.

Our organization aims to be inclusive and diverse, providing equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply.

Deference will be given to the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your talent acquisition representative.

Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.