Position Summary - Methods Engineering Technologist

Be accountable for developing, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing planning documentation to ensure aircraft assembly, sub-assemblies, and part components are manufactured in accordance with the type design, airworthiness requirements, and company Quality Management System (QMS). This role owns the translation of engineering design into executable manufacturing plans and instructions. Research and propose engineering changes. Cross-functionally support Production, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and other internal groups with solving relevant technical problems.

Term: Permanent, Full-time

Vacancies: 25

Shift Schedule: Must be flexible to accommodate varying work schedules, including afternoon, night, and weekend shifts as required.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create and revise Work Instructions (WI) to define parts, processes, sequence and special instructions required to purchase or build a part/assembly.
• Create Assembly Manuals or Workbooks to define assembly requirements and special instructions for structural installations, mechanical or avionics systems integration on the aircraft.
• Define tooling, fixtures, jigs, and special equipment required for manufacturing or assembly of aircraft components.
• Create and revise visual aids to fully define the build sequence of the aircraft assembly and sub-assemblies.
• Record and submit Engineering Change Requests for changes to build, design and tools required to improve efficiency and quality of builds.
• Investigate root cause of manufacturing snags and liaise with other functions to analyze potential solutions, impacts and risks of a change in production.
• Assist in execution of Non-Conformance Report task management and dispositions
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including internal/external audits
• Assist in developing and rolling out technical skills training for manufacturing and assembly personnel to support the QMS.
• Assist training of Production, QC and Methods Engineering and co-op personnel

Education:

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Technology; or
• Equivalent combination of formal education and progressive experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing will be considered (e.g. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Structures Technician, Assembler, etc.).

Experience:

• 3+ years of progressive hands-on experience in a large component manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Previous experience in Manufacturing, Methods Engineering, Planning, or Quality role.
• Knowledge of the fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts, as well as aerospace engineering and manufacturing principles and techniques.

Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge in engineering drawing interpretation

• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and process design issues.

• Familiar with one or more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Ability to deploy, manage and influence multiple projects, tasks, and priorities at one time.
• Ability to work effectively either independently or collaboratively on flexible work assignments.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, with good interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge in common MS tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Business Address: 4100 Westwinds Dr NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4L2

Language of Work: English

Location of Work: This position will work out of one of three De Havilland's facilities in Calgary, Alberta located at:

• 770 McTavish Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7G6
• 7757 8th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8A2
• 3615 34th Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6Z8

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD per year. (Annual salary reviews with potential for increases).

Benefits: Health, dental, disability, life, RRSP match

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At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work 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 which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.