Methods Agent, Special Processes

FTAI Aviation LLC; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation, personal days, holidays, and

Job summary

FTAI Aviation Montreal is seeking a Methods Agent to standardize, improve, and raise the quality of shop processes and repairs. The role partners with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams to develop sustainable processes that deliver consistent quality across operators of varying experience.

Responsibilities include documenting manufacturing processes, conducting time studies, supporting new part introductions, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes across production cells including welding, thermal spray, water jet, NDT, and sheet metal.
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Conduct time studies and process evaluations to identify improvement opportunities, including resequencing, to reduce cycle time, material waste, and cost.
• Support new part and repair introductions and process changes by developing special process parameters, selecting tooling, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets and tool lists that are clear, accurate, and accessible to shop floor personnel.
• Evaluate tooling, fixture, and equipment needs, working with tool design and shop floor employees to implement solutions for each production area.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to maintain high product quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.
• Provide technical support for First Article Inspections (FAI) and ongoing inspections.

Skills

Manufacturing process optimization

Welding

Sheet metal work

Inspection practices

CAD software

ERP systems (Quantum or SAP)

MS Office

Bilingual in French and English

Education

College diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical experience

Tools

CAD software (2D/3D)

Quantum ERP

SAP ERP

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

The Methods Agent standardizes, improves, and raises the quality and certification output of existing and future shop processes and repairs at FTAI Aviation Montreal.

Standardization means working alongside shop floor employees to develop sustainable processes and practices that deliver consistent quality regardless of the operator's experience level. Because processes, parts, and repairs vary in maturity — and some operations demand more attention than others — the Methods Agent continuously raises repair procedures and processes to a higher standard, equalizing maturity across the shops.

Quality and certification output go hand in hand: when operations are performed right the first time and rework is eliminated, parts move faster through the shop cells and certification output increases.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, and optimize current and new manufacturing processes across production cells including but not limited to welding, thermal spray, water jet, NDT, and sheet metal.
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Planning) to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Conduct time studies and process evaluations to identify improvement opportunities, including resequencing, to reduce cycle time, material waste, and cost.
• Support new part and repair introductions and process changes by developing special process parameters, selecting tooling, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets and tool lists that are clear, accurate, and accessible to shop floor personnel.
• Evaluate tooling, fixture, and equipment needs, working with tool design and shop floor employees to implement solutions for each production area.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to maintain high product quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.
• Provide technical support for First Article Inspections (FAI) and ongoing inspections.

Qualifications:

• College diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role within the aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing industries, with hands‑on knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in manufacturing methods and process optimization, with a solid understanding of welding, sheet metal work, and inspection practices.
• Familiarity with CAD software for technical drawing review and simple design modifications.
• Experience with ERP systems (Quantum or SAP preferred) and MS Office.
• Bilingual in French and English, with strong communication skills for collaborating across teams.

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 our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive 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.