Manufacturing Methods Agent - Aerospace

Job Title: Methods Agent - Aerospace Location: Calgary, AB (Full-time, Onsite) Position Summary: The Methods Agent plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing documentation, and driving engineering changes to ensure efficient and high-quality aircraft production. With a hands-on approach, this role involves collaborating with Production, Quality, and Procurement teams to address technical challenges, implement process improvements, and maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Documentation & Standards: Define and release validated Work Instructions (WI) and Engineering Masters (EM) to guide manufacturing processes for structural and electrical installations. Ensure manufacturing documentation aligns with engineering drawings and specifications. Utilize expertise in CATIA V5 and SAP ERP systems to maintain accurate documentation workflows. Engineering Changes: Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Notices (ECNs) while assessing cost and process impacts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Logistics, and Production, to ensure timely implementation of engineering modifications. Scrub engineering drawings and technical data to ensure compliance with specifications and manufacturing requirements. Process Improvement: Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping, to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste. Apply expertise in root cause analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) to resolve production challenges and prevent recurrence. Develop Crew Load Charts (CLC) and support production schedule planning. Project Coordination: Lead cross-functional projects from charter to final implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Track project status, resolve deviations, and drive corrective actions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support operational goals. Training & Support: Develop technical training materials and deliver sessions to ensure alignment with operational and quality standards. Act as a resource for troubleshooting manufacturing and assembly challenges. Qualifications: Education & Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, process planning, and engineering methods. Proven experience with major aerospace programs, including hands-on support in structural assembly and pre-flight activities. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in CATIA V5, Siemens NX10, AutoCAD, and SAP (Production Planning and MES modules). Strong experience in interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing routers. Process Improvement & Quality Systems: Expertise in Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping). Skilled in Continuous Improvement methodologies and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Analytical & Communication Skills: Adept in root cause analysis, data analysis, and problem-solving using statistical tools like Minitab. Strong interpersonal and project management skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Must be willing to relocate to Calgary, AB. It is an onsite position. Relocation assistance is avaialble for qualifying candidates.

Location: Canada, CA

Posted Date: 3/4/2025