Engineer - Methods

Job Title Engineer - Methods Department Product Definition Reports to Manager - Product Definition Job Category Salaried Job Description About MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is a Tier 1 manufacturer of major aircraft structures and assemblies, based in Mississauga, Ontario. Over the past decade, MHICA has built more than aircraft components, it has built a recognized worldwide reputation for capacity, precision, on-time delivery and excellence. MHICA has two state-of-the-art facilities combined to 476,000 sq. ft. This comprises of Manufacturing & Assembly, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, where more than highly-skilled employees are working on Bombardier's sector-leading Global 5000/6000 and Challenger 350 business aircraft. MHICA's technicians build and join wing assemblies and fuselage sections, as well as perform systems and flight control assembly installations and testing. Scope of Position Reporting to the Manager - Product Definition, the Engineer - Methods develops manufacturing integration concepts, determines assembly process/sequence, manufacturing bill of materials, and tooling requirements to satisfy engineering requirements while maintaining configuration. Skills and Qualifications Develops manufacturing plan and tooling requirements based on advance engineering concepts and forecasted production rate. Estimates assembly flow-time, production hours, and parts count for new project proposals. Perform manufacturing automation feasibility studies. Determine assembly breaks and parts separation to suit plant layout and capacity. Performs design reviews and delivers technical presentations on manufacturing plans. Responsible for planning, sequencing, and maintaining methods instructions for major and final assemblies. Assists production and related departments in an advisory capacity in methods processes, cost, and schedule improvements. Provides technical assistance to production and act as technical interface between engineering, quality, tooling, and production teams. Investigates, analyzes, and provides corrective actions to resolve acute and chronic production issues related to processes and tooling. Performs detailed analysis and provide necessary inputs for raising engineering change requests. Incorporates engineering dispositions into rework instruction to restore non-conforming parts and assemblies to the originally designed product integrity and quality. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience Minimum 3 years' methods engineering experience in aerospace, preferably on Bombardier programs. Proficient in interpreting engineering 2D drawings and 3D models, to a level enough to perform the day to day tasks; extremely familiar with Bombardier aerospace tools and standards. Familiarity with aerospace Material Review Board (MRB) processes and production shop floor practices desirable. Excellent knowledge of aircraft structure and system installation technical requirements. Thorough understanding of aircraft systems, sequence of installation and requirements for functional test procedures. Thorough knowledge of aircraft materials and hardware, industry practices and standards, as well as aeronautical engineering standards and specifications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound engineering judgement, a high sense of commitment, and a willingness to accept responsibilities while acting independently. Initiative and positive action, ability to act independently and competently. Education Graduate of a recognized technical institute, college, or university, majoring in engineering. The successful candidate will typically have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in aerospace, mechanical, or industrial engineering. Please note - the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire. Why MHICA? Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility Competitive compensation packages Extensive training programs Employee referral program Employee engagement programs all year round Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP group contribution program Corporate Partnerships We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. MHI Canada Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. MHICA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). MHICA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.