Coordonnateur Spécialiste Outillage / Team Lead Tooling Specialist

Airbus•Montreal, QC

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

The A220 Commercial Aircraft Program is looking for a Tooling Specialist to join our tooling team based in Mirabel (Quebec), Canada. The Airbus Canada Tooling Department plays a vital role in supporting the production of the Airbus A220 program across our Mirabel (Quebec) and Mobile (Alabama) sites. By joining our team, you will be responsible for designing, providing, and maintaining the equipment required for the Final Assembly Lines (FAL). Our team structure promotes autonomous cross-functional collaboration within an environment that values mutual support and collective learning. We manage full-cycle projects of all sizes, featuring innovative solutions such as aircraft mezzanines, lifting equipment, robotic assembly stations, as well as aircraft transport and access tools. Your primary role will be to ensure project progress while strictly adhering to deadlines, budgets, and costs. You will ensure that every delivered solution meets the highest quality and safety standards, while complying with Airbus norms, health and safety criteria, and the requirements of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

Requirements

You hold an engineering degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in mechanical, industrial, or aeronautical engineering, or equivalent professional experience
You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the industrial sector or in a similar business manager role
You have experience with planning, monitoring, managing deadlines and costs, and coordination between different teams
You have experience in team coordination or cross-functional project management
You are able to work with external suppliers and oversee the manufacturing and assembly of equipment
You are capable of working with multidisciplinary teams (engineers, technicians, managers, etc.) and communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders
You have strong organizational skills, rigor, and a keen attention to detail
This position requires awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Nice To Haves

You hold a specialization in product design, industrial project management, or tooling (an asset)

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead a team of technical planners specializing in tooling estimation and purchasing
Distribute the workload and ensure the technical skill development of your collaborators
Develop ROMs (Rough Order of Magnitude) and delivery lead times for new projects to provide reliable budget estimates from the feasibility phases
Manage and take responsibility for a strategic purchase contract for tooling, ensuring compliance with commercial and technical clauses
Drive supplier relationships by ensuring rigorous monitoring of critical milestones for each project
Guarantee compliance with delivery deadlines and implement action plans in case of deviations
Define, extract, and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the activity (cost compliance, on-time delivery, tooling quality)
Write periodic activity reports for management
Effectively manage financial resources allocated to a project to ensure spending stays within budget while achieving defined objectives
Collaborate closely with methods, finance, and procurement teams, as well as suppliers and external stakeholders
Interpret, understand, and comply with technical plans and specifications
Lead multi-departmental meetings and ensure every collaborator is engaged
Find solutions for various issues encountered during the project
Present project progress reports

Benefits

Attractive salary
Annual bonus
Group insurance plan
Pension plan
Share purchase plan
Hybrid work policy (based on operational needs)
On-site cafeteria
Very competitive vacation policy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount program
On-site medical service
Numerous growth opportunities and training possibilities (a catalog of over 10,000 e-learning courses available in open access, certifications, accelerated development programs, and national/international mobility)