Industrial Engineer

FTAI Aviation LLC; Dorval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation, personal days, holidays, and

Virtual Health Care (24/7)

Wellness Spending Account

EFAP

Medical Travel Insurance

Onsite fitness facilities

RRSP with company match

Job summary

FTAI Aviation LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Dorval, QC to lead the setup of our aeroderivative engine program. You will own shop-floor layout, define workstations, optimize material flow, and drive line balancing for a smooth ramp-up within an MRO environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to implement throughput and KPI targets, while applying Lean/Kaizen methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and 5+ years in aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing.
• Hands-on layout design with AutoCAD, material flow, time studies/standard work, and line balancing in a shop-floor environment.
• Strong Lean, data-driven decision making, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own production area layout design, workstation definition, and material flow for safe, efficient MRO execution.
• Establish throughput/capacity plans and partner on line balancing, staffing, and bottleneck removal.
• Lead tooling alignment and readiness to ensure availability.
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) and track KPIs like throughput, WIP, and OEE.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and leadership.

Skills

AutoCAD

Lean principles

Line balancing

Material flow

Time studies/standard work

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

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

We are currently seeking an Industrial Engineer to play a key role in the setup of FTAI’s aeroderivative engine program. You will be part of the POWER program implementation team in charge of the production readiness, from shop floor layout design, flow efficiency & throughput calculations to strategic layout modifications sequencing to secure a smooth and efficient program ramp-up. Join the team and be part of a dynamic organization that is actively shaping the future of aviation!

Responsibilities:

• Own the production area layout design, workstation definition, and material flow to enable safe and efficient execution in an MRO environment.
• Establish and maintain throughput/capacity plans (labor, cycle time/takt assumptions) and partner with Planning/Operations on line balancing, staffing, and bottleneck removal.
• Lead tooling alignment and readiness (tooling needs, point-of-use strategy, and coordination to ensure availability).
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) and track performance using KPIs (e.g., throughput, WIP, OEE, cycle time), improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• 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.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial engineering, or closely related roles within aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with layout design(AutoCAD), material flow, time studies/standard work, and line balancing in a shop-floor environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create and sustaining influential relationships with multifunctional teams within an operational environment
• 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.

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.