Industrial Engineer

FTAI Aviation

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field;
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering within aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing;
  • Hands-on experience with layout design using AutoCAD and material flow in a shop-floor environment;
  • Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships in operations;
  • Strong knowledge of Lean principles and the use of KPIs for continuous improvement;
  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Agile, PMP) is a plus;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Design the production area layout and define workstations for MRO efficiency;
  • Establish and maintain throughput and capacity plans in partnership with other departments;
  • Lead tooling readiness to ensure availability and meet production needs;
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and track performance metrics;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program implementation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one;
  • Flexible vacation and personal days, plus holidays and parental leave;
  • Access to virtual health care for 24/7 medical support;
  • Wellness Spending Account to support health initiatives;
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program offering free counseling sessions;
  • Medical travel insurance coverage;
  • Onsite fitness facilities at main office locations;
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions from day one.
Full Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an Industrial Engineer to play a key role in the setup of FTAI's aeroderivative engine program. You will be part of the POWER program implementation team in charge of the production readiness, from shop floor layout design, flow efficiency & throughput calculations to strategic layout modifications sequencing to secure a smooth and efficient program ramp-up. Join the team and be part of a dynamic organization that is actively shaping the future of aviation!

Responsibilities:
  • Own the production area layout design, workstation definition, and material flow to enable safe and efficient execution in an MRO environment.
  • Establish and maintain throughput/capacity plans (labor, cycle time/takt assumptions) and partner with Planning/Operationson line balancing, staffing, and bottleneck removal.
  • Lead tooling alignment and readiness (tooling needs, point-of-use strategy, and coordination to ensure availability).
  • Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) and track performance using KPIs (e.g., throughput, WIP, OEE, cycle time), improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and leadership to ensure alignment and successful implementation.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial engineering, or closely related roles within aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with layout design(AutoCAD), material flow, time studies/standard work, and line balancing in a shop-floor environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and sustaining influential relationships with multifunctional teams within an operational environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods; ability to use data/KPIs to prioritize and validate improvements.
  • Working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP) is an asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Apply Today
  • Play a critical role in launching a new engine program by implementing essential shop floor processes and production tools.
  • Work in afast-paced, collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

What we offer you:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
  • Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at ourmain officelocations
  • A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first dayofemployment, that also includes access to Financial Advisorsprovidinginvestment advice andcomprehensive financial planning


Language Requirements in Quebec:

Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.

#LI-PROMOTE

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at FTAI Aviation

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Industrial Engineer jobs: