6-Month Temporary Contract | Full-Time | Montreal, Quebec | Hybrid work
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company in West Montreal, is looking for a Methods Agent for a 6-month temporary contract.
In this role, you will be at the heart of operations, acting as a bridge between the Production and Engineering teams. You will directly contribute to improving work methods, standardizing processes, and ensuring that production teams have clear, accurate, and up-to-date documentation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop their experience in methods engineering, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, and production support.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Documentation and Methods
- Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, visual aids, and checklists.
- Translate engineering requirements into clear instructions tailored to production operators.
- Maintain and organize manufacturing documentation on digital platforms.
- Ensure the accuracy and standardization of work methods.
Production Support
- Act as a resource for operators and supervisors on the production floor.
- Troubleshoot issues related to methods and processes.
- Gather feedback from production and collaborate with Engineering when changes are required.
- Participate in the implementation of engineering changes and process modifications.
- Communicate changes to teams and contribute to their training.
Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing Engineering
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Poka-Yoke, and visual management.
- Conduct time and motion studies.
- Contribute to improving workstations and manufacturing methods.
- Support production systems and digital tools related to operations.
Qualifications
- DEC (college diploma) in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, or equivalent training.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
- Experience in methods engineering, production support, or process documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes in an electromechanical environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
- French-English bilingualism strongly preferred.
Assets That Will Set You Apart
- Experience conducting time studies and observing workflow.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience with an ERP system or digital documentation platform.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent training in continuous improvement.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Working Conditions
- 6-month temporary contract.
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week.
- Monday to Friday schedule.
- Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
If you are interested in joining a well-established manufacturing organization and playing a hands-on role in improving operations, we invite you to submit your application.
