Job Description

Description :
Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Information on the division:
Located in Longueuil, on the South Shore of Montreal, this plant is not only the centre par excellence of the largest players in the aerospace industry for landing gear repair and maintenance, but also the plant that is recognized for the manufacture of the famous legs of the Apollo 11 lunar module.
It is in a spirit of openness and teamwork that we work to regularly adjust to the needs of our employees to ensure their well-being, including offering competitive benefits, flexible work conditions, many social activities and a healthy lifestyle through our training room and sports clubs. We promote creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and the involvement of our employees in a motivating and quality work environment, which makes Heroux-Devtek a very agile company.
What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success and your development daily.
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and hybrid working hours (depending on responsibilities)
• A comprehensive group insurance plan and a very competitive pension plan
• Support for the payment of contributions to the professional order or relevant certifications & Trainings
• Funding for additional technical, linguistic, and behavioral training relevant to the role and development.
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program (24/7)
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.) and unlimited hot drinks!
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Main responsibilities

• Supervise the team responsible for drafting repair instructions for non-conformities (SNAG) in the plating department.
• Act as an advisor/technical support for the process engineering team and technical departments for all surface treatments.
• Supervise and participate in the design and deployment of work methods that will improve quality, producibility, and delivery times.
• Supervise and actively participate in the creation of documentation and ensure its maintenance to meet internal and external audits (NADCAP and Customers) and participate in the conduct of these audits.
• Supervise and actively participate in improvements to infrastructure (physical and IT), procedures, and tools for all surface treatments in collaboration with employees and other team members
• Supervise and participate in the evaluation and introduction of new products and technologies in the plant
• Supervise and participate in the contract launch and technical review process in collaboration with the methods department.
• Act as a trainer for internal certification(s);
• Evaluate new factory products by actively participating in product launches with program managers and issuing recommendations.

Our ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree and/or Collegial Diploma (DEC) in chemistry, metallurgy, materials, mechanics, or industrial engineering with a minimum of 3-5 years in a similar position.
• Practical experience in the aeronautics field and being a member of the OIQ is a major asset;
• Practical experience in the field of surface treatments (nickel, chrome, hard anodizing, anodizing, electroless nickel, zinc-nickel)
• Good knowledge of procedures applied in the aeronautics field;
• Demonstrates great flexibility, open-mindedness, and the ability to adapt to different situations;
• Ability to motivate and mobilize employees toward a common goal (change management);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Results-oriented and dedicated to continuous process improvement;
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, versatility, and autonomy;
• Demonstrates good judgment &dynamism
• Demonstrates a good sense of curiosity and enjoys being stimulated by new things and learning;
• Demonstrates a sense of leadership, able to take a stand and assume responsibility;

Work culture and environment
Are you known for your ability to adapt and learn? Do you like to surpass yourself and develop in a technically complex environment? Heroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a friendly environment where skills development is at the center our top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.
Be part of a motivating top-notch team!

Skills Required