Spécialiste technique fournisseurs/Supplier Technical Specialist

Héroux-Devtek•Longueuil, QC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Héroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Héroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry. A true Quebec flagship, Héroux-Devtek has stood out for the quality of its products, its international presence, and its service for over 80 years. For this position, we offer you the opportunity to be assigned to one of two reference plants in Quebec: Longueuil, a key reference center for manufacturing, repair, and maintenance of landing gear, or Laval, a center of excellence for small and medium-sized landing gear systems and components, as well as flight control actuators. In a spirit of openness, we strive to meet the needs of our employees by offering competitive benefits, flexible working conditions, and a healthy lifestyle through access to a fitness room and sports clubs. We promote creativity and employee involvement in a motivating and high-quality work environment. We prioritize the well-being of our employees, offering flexible working conditions, competitive benefits, and a pleasant working atmosphere.

Requirements

College diploma (DEC) or vocational studies diploma (DEP)
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing or as a methods/industrialization engineer
In-depth knowledge of various manufacturing techniques and equipment, such as milling, turning, drilling, broaching, honing, boring, deburring, and grinding
Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to read, understand, and extract required information from applicable aerospace standards such as AS, AMS, NAS, MS, and SAE, as well as customer specifications, including those from Boeing, Bell, Safran, and others
Understanding of 3D modeling, interpretation of views, and ability to review 3D models using CAD software such as CATIA or SolidWorks
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in French and English
Knowledge of English due to the necessary communications with our various suppliers, clients, auditors, and other subsidiaries of the organization that are international

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic complex system assembly techniques is an asset
Knowledge of special aerospace processes used in the industry is an asset

Responsibilities

Participate in visits to new suppliers with the Purchasing team to assess their technical capabilities
Participate in supplier, part, and program risk analyses in order to evaluate manufacturing aspects (capability fit / purchase order allocation)
Act as the technical point of contact for suppliers to address questions related to drawings and specifications
Lead technical audits at suppliers to validate the understanding and proper integration of requirements into routing sheets and inspection plans during industrialization phases
Support the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team as well as our production sites during investigations related to supplier non-conformities / escapes
Work closely with the SQA team, buyers, site quality managers, Materials & Processes engineers, methods engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure product robustness
For proprietary programs, intervene during the design phase to review drawings intended for the supply chain with a focus on manufacturability, participate in engineering technical meetings during the design phase to assess the manufacturability of supplier parts (externally sourced by HDI), and provide continuous improvement recommendations by adopting a design-for-manufacturing approach
Promote a quality-driven culture across the entire organization

Benefits

Competitive benefits
Flexible working conditions
Competitive salaries
Hybrid working hours
Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
A comprehensive group insurance plan and a very competitive pension plan
Support for the payment of contributions to the professional order or relevant certifications and Trainings
Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program (24/7)
Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Soccer, Pickleball, Christmas parties, etc.)
A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference