Manufacturing Engineer - Industrialization and Tooling

FTAI Aviation LLC•Montreal, QC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) owns and maintains commercial jet engines, focusing on CFM56 and V2500 engines. Their proprietary products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture for engine PMA manufacturing, offer cost savings and flexibility to customers. FTAI also owns and leases jet aircraft, which aids in acquiring engines at favorable prices. The company invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate stable cash flows with growth potential. FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. This role supports the implementation and ramp-up of a new aeroderivative engine program based on the CFM56-5B. The focus is on executing defined manufacturing processes at scale, ensuring tools, equipment, layouts, and assembly methods enable safe, efficient, and repeatable execution at target rates, costs, and safety performance. The Manufacturing Engineer will be a hands-on presence on the shop floor, closely following engines through assembly and conversion, gathering feedback from aerotechnicians, and implementing practical improvements to tooling, sequencing, and execution. Join a dynamic organization shaping the future of aviation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in Engine MRO, assembly, or industrialization
Minimum 5 years of experience in Hands-on manufacturing engineering roles
Strong practical understanding of Tooling and fixtures
Strong practical understanding of Engine assembly and handling
Strong practical understanding of Shop-floor execution in regulated environments
Comfortable working directly with technicians and production teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Own tooling, fixtures, and equipment readiness required to execute aeroderivative engine assembly safely and at target production rate
Optimize assembly and introduction of new aeroderivative parts, focusing on repeatability, ergonomics, and error-proofing
Maintain a hands-on presence on the shop floor, following engines through assembly
Work directly with aerotechnicians to capture execution challenges and improvement opportunities first-hand
Translate shop-floor feedback into practical improvements to tooling, workstations, and assembly methods
Support Make-Ready, First Engine, and ramp-up activities to achieve rate, cost, and safety targets
Identify and mitigate execution, ergonomic, and safety risks related to new parts, tools, or processes

Benefits

Competitive compensation
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 our main office locations
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment
Access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning