Junior Planner/Estimator

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Hammonds Plains; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence, a leading Canadian aerospace employer in Nova Scotia, seeks a Planner/Estimator to plan manufacture and procurement for aircraft programs. You will prepare labour and material cost estimates, review data, and coordinate with Engineering to ensure compliant processes.

Ideal candidates have a manufacturing/industrial tech background, ERP/MRP and MS Office proficiency, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience planning/manufacturing processes for aerospace or similar manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret technical data and ensure data accuracy in work orders.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan detail manufacture, process and assembly sequences for production work.
• Research and review technical data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure correct maintenance program data is used in Process Planning docs and maintained.
• Ensure conformance procedures and handling of non-conforming material are followed and documented.
• Determine and initiate provisioning requirements for all projects/programs.
• Assist Production, Purchasing and Sub-Contractors with technical data interpretation and liaise with Engineering to resolve problems.
• Initiate and action requests for Engineering Services (RES).
• Prepare labour and material cost estimates for proposals

Skills

Plan production sequences

ERP/MRP proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Community College Technology Program (Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 2462

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview

Preparation of work orders and instructions and must understand the scope, application, limitations and references inherent in the applicable approved maintenance program, aircraft work standards, and airworthiness requirements for all of the activity that they prescribe, plan, and enter on work orders. Planners provide process planning, material requirements, labour estimates and tooling requirements for aircraft programs and component manufacture.

What You Will Do

• Plan detail manufacture, process and assembly sequences of production work.
• Research and review technical data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure correct and approved maintenance program data is called out within the Process Planning documentation and that this data is maintained
• Ensure correct product conformance procedures, including the handling of non-conforming material are followed and adequately recorded
• Determine and initiate provisioning requirements for all projects/programs
• Assist Production, Purchasing and Sub-Contractors with technical data interpretation and liaise with the Engineering Department to resolve problems.
• Initiate and action requests for Engineering Services (RES).
• Prepare labour and material cost estimates for proposals

What You Will Bring

• Two to four years experience as a Planner/Estimator or equivalent job related experience.
• Be a graduate from Community College Technology Program (Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial)
• Must be very competent with computer systems including ERP/MRP systems and MS Office tools
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.
• Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 5S activities in your area.
• Experience within an aircraft R&O environment, utilizing commercial and Military Quality Control requirements an asset.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

What We Will Do For You

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.