Methods Agent, Special Processes
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
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
The Methods Agent standardizes, improves, and raises the quality and certification output of existing and future shop processes and repairs at FTAI Aviation Montreal.
Standardization means working alongside shop floor employees to develop sustainable processes and practices that deliver consistent quality regardless of the operator's experience level. Because processes, parts, and repairs vary in maturity - and some operations demand more attention than others - the Methods Agent continuously raises repair procedures and processes to a higher standard, equalizing maturity across the shops.
Quality and certification output go hand in hand: when operations are performed right the first time and rework is eliminated, parts move faster through the shop cells and certification output increases.
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and optimize current and new manufacturing processes across production cells including but not limited to welding, thermal spray, water jet, NDT, and sheet metal.
- Collaborate with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Planning) to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
- Conduct time studies and process evaluations to identify improvement opportunities, including resequencing, to reduce cycle time, material waste, and cost.
- Support new part and repair introductions and process changes by developing special process parameters, selecting tooling, and ensuring quality standards are met.
- Develop and maintain setup sheets and tool lists that are clear, accurate, and accessible to shop floor personnel.
- Evaluate tooling, fixture, and equipment needs, working with tool design and shop floor employees to implement solutions for each production area.
- Partner with Quality and Engineering to maintain high product quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.
- Provide technical support for First Article Inspections (FAI) and ongoing inspections.
- College diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role within the aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing industries, with hands-on knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in manufacturing methods and process optimization, with a solid understanding of welding, sheet metal work, and inspection practices.
- Familiarity with CAD software for technical drawing review and simple design modifications.
- Experience with ERP systems (Quantum or SAP preferred) and MS Office.
- Bilingual in French and English, with strong communication skills for collaborating across teams.
- 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 our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
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.
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Responsibilities
Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes across production cells, supporting new parts and repairs, process changes, tooling, and production issue resolution. Work with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Quality to reduce cycle time, waste, and downtime while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires a college diploma in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related technical background, plus 3–5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing. Candidates should have hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes, welding, sheet metal, inspection practices, CAD, ERP systems, MS Office, and strong French and English communication skills.
Skills
- Manufacturing Process Development
- Process Optimization
- Welding
- Thermal Spray
- Water Jet Processing
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Sheet Metal Work
- Time Studies
- Cycle Time Reduction
- Tooling and Fixture Evaluation
- Setup Sheets and Tool Lists
- First Article Inspection
- Quality Compliance
- CAD
- ERP Systems
- French and English Communication
Benefits
- Vacation, Personal Days, Holidays, and Parental Leave
- Family Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Virtual Health Care
- Wellness Spending Account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite Fitness Facilities
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
- Financial Advice and Planning
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- Manufacturing
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Keywords
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Processes
- Welding
- Thermal Spray
- Water Jet
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Sheet Metal
- Process Optimization
- Time Studies
- Cycle Time Reduction
- Material Waste Reduction
- Special Process Parameters
- Tooling
- Fixtures
- Setup Sheets
- Tool Lists
- First Article Inspection
- Quality Standards
- Industry Regulations
- CAD
- Technical Drawings
- Quantum
- SAP
- ERP Systems
- MS Office
- Repair Processes
- Production Cells
- Process Evaluation