Methods Engineering Technologist - Victoria

Westerkirk•Victoria, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Methods Engineer Technologist, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining precise manufacturing documentation that defines the assembly processes for our aircraft, sub-assemblies, and parts in alignment with type design specifications. You will play a key role in researching and recommending engineering changes to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Procurement, and other internal teams to address technical challenges and optimize manufacturing workflows. Your expertise will directly support seamless operations and continuous improvement across the production environment. Please Note this role is fully in office and is located in Victoria BC

Requirements

Combination of education and experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing will be considered
Degree or diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience (e.g. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Assembler, etc.)
3+ years of progressive hands-on experience in a large detail part and/or welding manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry
Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineering, planning or Methods role
Knowledge of the fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts
Working knowledge of cost accounting and cost estimating
Knowledge of Aerospace engineering and manufacturing principles and techniques
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and process design issues
Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings
Advanced knowledge in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiar with computer aided design software such as CATIA, Enovia, etc.
Familiar with one or more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems
Ability to manage and act on multiple projects and priorities at one time
Innovative thinking and have a good decision-making process
Strong customer focus and good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Create and revise Product Structures/Routings and Work Instructions (WI) to define parts, processes, sequence and special instruction required to purchase or build a part/assembly
Create Manufacturing Documents to define requirements and special instructions for the manufacture of parts/assemblies and sub-assemblies
Define the tools required for manufacturing or assembly of aircraft components
Create and revise supplemental planning documentation to fully define the build sequence of the aircraft parts, assembly and sub-assemblies
Record and submit Change Requests (CRs) for changes to build, design and tools required to improve efficiency and quality of builds including Make vs Buy decisions
Assist in Investigation of 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
Support in equipment acquisition and qualification processes used in manufacturing
Support in the qualification of processes and tooling within the facility
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including internal/external audits
Assist Planning in execution of Non-Conformance Management Tasks (i.e... Shop order instructions)
Assist Area Managers in developing plans to increase efficiency including acquisition and implementation of new equipment
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