Industrial Engineer
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Have 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, or closely related roles within aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
JOB OVERVIEW
As an Industrial Engineer, you will support the growth and operational readiness of FTAI’s aeroderivative engine program while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor. You will optimize layouts and workflows, enhance operational performance, and mentor Continuous Improvement Agents, guide problem-solving efforts and fostering a culture of efficiency, collaboration, and sustainable improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Own the production area layout design, workstation definition, and material flow to enable safe and efficient execution in an MRO environment.
- Partner closely with production team through regular Gemba walks to identify opportunities, coach agents in Lean principles and support the implementation of sustainable solutions
- Track and evaluate project outcomes, leveraging data and performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement initiatives deliver measurable operational benefits.
- Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) and track performance using KPIs (e.g., throughput, WIP, OEE, cycle time), improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Facilitate the planning and assignment initiatives, aligning team efforts with strategic objectives, production priorities, and key performance indicators.
- Establish and maintain throughput/capacity plans (labor, cycle time/takt assumptions) and partner with Planning/Operational line balancing, staffing, and bottleneck removal.
- Lead tooling alignment and readiness (tooling needs, point-of-use strategy, and coordination to ensure availability).
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and leadership to ensure alignment and successful implementation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Have 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, or closely related roles within aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt certification is considered a strong asset
- Hands-on experience with layout design (AutoCAD), material flow, time studies/standard work, and line balancing in a shop-floor environment.
- Demonstrated experience guiding individuals or teams, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional groups.
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods; ability to use data/KPIs to prioritize and validate improvements.
- Working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP) is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- Play a critical role in launching a new engine program by implementing essential shop floor processes and production tools.
- Work in afast‑paced, collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
What we offer you:
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at ourmain officelocations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first dayofemployment, that also includes access to Financial Advisorsprovidinginvestment advice andcomprehensive financial planning
Equal Opportunity Statement:
FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.
Language Requirements in Quebec:
Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design production layouts, workstations, and material flows, and establish capacity, staffing, tooling, and line-balancing plans for the aeroderivative engine program. Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, coach team members, and use operational data and KPIs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing. Candidates should have hands-on experience with AutoCAD layouts, material flow, time studies, standard work, line balancing, Lean methods, KPI-driven improvement, and cross-functional leadership; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and project management knowledge are assets.
Skills
- Industrial Engineering
- Lean Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Kaizen
- AutoCAD
- Production Layout Design
- Material Flow
- Time Studies
- Standard Work
- Line Balancing
- Capacity Planning
- KPI Analysis
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Mentoring
- Tooling Readiness
Benefits
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Family Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Virtual Health Care
- Wellness Spending Account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite Fitness Facilities
- Company Matching Contributions
- Financial Advice and Planning
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Transportation
Keywords
- Industrial Engineering
- Aerospace
- MRO
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Aeroderivative Engines
- CFM56
- V2500
- Lean Six Sigma
- Green Belt
- Kaizen
- Continuous Improvement
- AutoCAD
- Production Layout
- Workstation Design
- Material Flow
- Gemba Walks
- Time Studies
- Standard Work
- Line Balancing
- Capacity Planning
- Takt Time
- Throughput
- Work in Progress
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Cycle Time
- Key Performance Indicators
- Tooling Readiness
- Agile
- PMP
- Bottleneck Removal