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.