Job Description

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is a Canadian aerospace company specializing in delivering high-quality technical and operational services to the aviation industry. Our expertise includes aircraft interior, structural, manufacturing, and maintenance solutions for OEMs, MROs, and operators across North America.
We offer carefully designed programs and benefits, including time-off, insurance, and other plans, to support our teams and meet evolving operational and regulatory requirements.
Position Summary:
The Lead, Methods - Aerostructures is accountable for the development and improvement of structural, systems, and electrical manufacturing documentation to define aircraft assembly, sub-assemblies, and parts in accordance with the type design. This position will support Production, Quality, Engineering, and other internal groups to solve technical problems and manage the incorporation of engineering change into the build.
The position provides a unique opportunity to develop and build the manufacturing system for the new De Havilland Aircraft. The selected candidate should be skilled in planning, process development, technical problem solving and executing successful business plans.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Methods Engineering Technologists within a functional discipline of structures, system, electrical installations
• Set clear objectives aligned with company goals and manage team and individual performance
• Ensure adherence to Engineering and Quality system processes to deliver high quality planning documentation that meets program and customer schedule and expectations
• Support Production in the manufacture of aircraft assemblies and installations and resolve technical issues while optimizing production work packages
• Define and continuously optimize processes / tools / behaviors considering business requirements, customer needs, technical innovations, and new market conditions
• Review Engineering change for manufacturability and harmonization within the manufacturing process
• Remain in close contact with staff on the status of their work. Keep track of their progress and adherence to budgeted hours through task scheduling
• Develop team members to reach their full potential through workforce planning, performance management, career development, succession planning and recruitment

Education:

• Combination of education and experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing will be considered
• Degree or diploma in Business, Project Management, Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience (e.g. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Assembler, etc.)

Experience:

• 5+ years of manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering experience in a large component manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Previous experience leading a team considered an asset
• PMP certification an asset
• Working knowledge of cost accounting and cost estimating

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage and act on multiple projects and priorities at one time
• Ability to present complex information to Executive levels
• Innovative thinker and possess sound decision-making skills
• Strong customer focus and great ability to work collaboratively and as a team player

Skills Required