Manufacturing Engineering Support Agent

Airbus; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Collective insurance

Retirement plan

Stock purchase plan

On-site cafeteria

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Airbus in Mirabel, Quebec, is seeking a Method Agent to join the Method Support team for the A220 Commercial Aircraft Program. You will coordinate essential actions to resolve major assembly line issues and work with engineering, production, logistics and quality to develop updated work methods and instructions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC / AEC) or university degree in mechanical/industrial/aeronautical manufacturing or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of interior finishing is a plus.
• Understanding of dependencies between positions in the aeronautical manufacturing system.
• Strong leadership, ability to question processes, and willingness to help colleagues grow.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate actions to resolve major issues impacting the assembly line.
• Develop and revise work methodologies and work instructions for production.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, logistics and quality functions.
• Investigate root causes of problems and participate in solution analysis.
• Promote continuous improvement and change management within cross-functional teams.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Interior finishing knowledge

Aerospace manufacturing systems

Leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

DEC / AEC or university degree in mechanical/industrial/aeronautical manufacturing

Job description

Do you have experience in methods, ideally in the aerospace industry? Have you worked as a coordinator and are now looking to grow and develop new skills? This position is for you!

The A220 Commercial Aircraft Program is seeking a Method Agent to join our Method Support team based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada).

You will be part of the Method Support team responsible for coordinating essential actions to resolve major issues impacting the assembly line. The team's structure is designed to promote autonomous cross-functional collaboration, supporting each other and learning collectively.

In your role you will work closely with other Methods teams to develop and revise work methodologies as well as work instructions for production. You will work closely with engineering, production, logistics and quality functions. Investigating the root causes of problems and participating in the analysis of solutions are all part of the job's responsibilities.

Your Work Environment

The A220 Commercial Aircraft Program's headquarters is located in Mirabel, within the Montreal metropolitan area, just a stone's throw from the vibrant city of Montreal. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for both young professionals and experienced professionals, as well as families, balancing career opportunities with outdoor activities, making it a truly special place to live.

Because we care about you

• Financial Benefits: Attractive salary, annual bonus, collective insurance plan, retirement plan, and stock purchase plan.
• Work-Life Balance: On-site cafeteria, highly competitive leave policy.
• Well-being/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discount programs, and on-site medical service.
• Individual Development: Opportunities for growth and numerous training possibilities (catalog of over 10,000 e-trainings available for free access to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programs, national and international mobility).

At Airbus, we help you work, connect, and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we promote flexibility in our working methods to foster innovation.

Your Challenges

• Implement innovative solutions that will improve the way we do business, and reduce costs;
• Support projects by having strong influence and facilitating adequate communication with internal stakeholders;
• Be an agent of change to promote customer services mindset;
• Be a leader of opportunities for continuous improvement and problem solving;
• Manage priorities in line with objectives;
• Be responsible to synthesize simple to complex situations in order to present to different management levels;
• Interpret, verify and recognize drawings and other documents from engineering department;
• Establish assembly and manufacturing strategies for aircraft components;
• Define the tools needed to manufacture or assemble aircraft components to ensure the required geometric tolerancing;
• Harmonize the implementation of engineering or assembly strategy changes by working in close collaboration with the engineering, materials logistics, quality and production;
• Be on the lookout for ways to improve assembly and manufacturing strategies in addition to taking part in research and development projects.

Your Profile

• A college diploma (DEC / AEC) and/or a university degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or aeronautical manufacturing, or in a related discipline;
• You have at least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing sector;
• You have knowledge of interior finishing (an asset);
• You have a general knowledge of the dependencies between the different positions of the aeronautical manufacturing system;
• You possess detailed knowledge of planning, logistics, quality, and production processes, You demonstrate strong leadership, are capable of questioning processes, but also have a willingness to help your colleagues and other functions grow.

This job requires an awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity. These values are the foundation of the company’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.