Methods Agent - Manufacturing & Tooling

AAA Canada Inc.; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Group insurance

Career growth

Aero projects

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

AAA Canada in Montreal seeks a tooling and manufacturing project engineer to analyze tooling requests, define tool concepts, and validate manufacturing processes across our centers. You will collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling and assembly methods.

With 10+ years in manufacturing and at least 2 years in project management, you will leverage CAD tools, machining knowledge, and strong communication to drive cost efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in mechanical engineering or aeronautics or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Catia V5 and/or NX drawing software an asset.
• Technical knowledge in manufacturing and mechanical assembly.
• Good manual experience in the specialized tooling field.
• Mastery of machining techniques (conventional, CNC).
• Ability to read drawings and apply geometric tolerancing.
• Analytical mindset and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluency in French with knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tooling requests with production, operations support, and engineering to improve assembly performance.
• Define tool concepts with designers.
• Define and validate manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment.
• Build manufacturing files for production and quality monitoring.
• Evaluate production costs and manage project costs.
• Coordinate schedules and information for tooling projects.
• Issue instructions to internal and external suppliers to manufacture parts per designs.
• Support suppliers during tooling manufacturing and monitor progress.
• Provide technical support to production sectors during issues.
• Implement performance indicators and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical mind

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerancing

French language

English language

Machining techniques

Education

DEC in mechanical engineering or aeronautics

Tools

Catia V5

NX

Job description

We currently have several tooling methods agent positions open in the Montreal region.

Role and Responsibilities

As part of your position, you will be called upon to:

• Work in collaboration with the production department, the operations support group, and the engineering department in our manufacturing centers to analyze tooling requests in order to find technological solutions that will improve assembly performance;
• Participate, with tool designers, in defining tool concepts;
• Define and validate the manufacturing process, new manufacturing methods, and necessary equipment;
• Build manufacturing files for production and quality monitoring;
• Evaluate production costs;
• Update and coordinate schedules and information for the various tooling requests/projects;
• Issue order instructions to allow our internal and external suppliers to manufacture parts and requirements according to our designs;
• Management and monitoring of project costs under your management;
• Accompany and support our internal and external suppliers during tooling manufacturing;
• Provide technical support to the various production sectors and assist operations during technical issues;
• Implement performance indicators;
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods.

Profile sought

• You hold a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in mechanical engineering or aeronautics or equivalent experience;
• You have 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment;
• You have a minimum of 2 years of project management experience;
• You know the Catia V5 and/or NX drawing software (an asset);
• You have technical knowledge in manufacturing and mechanical assembly;
• You have good manual experience in the specialized tooling field;
• You master machining techniques (conventional, CNC);
• You master drawing reading and geometric tolerancing;
• You have an analytical mind and a good sense of organization;
• You have excellent communication skills and enjoy teamwork;
• You master the Microsoft Office suite;
• You master the French language and have a knowledge of the English language;

Benefits and Perks

• Sick leave days to support your well-being.
• Complete group insurance program.
• Possibilities for career evolution and professional growth.
• Stimulating work environment, with major projects in aeronautics.
• Health, wellness, and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance program.

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all else. We look beyond CVs; what interests us is your background, your know-how, and your vision.

AAA subscribes to the principle of employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to submit their applications.