Methods Technician

AAA Canada Inc.; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Group insurance

Career growth

Aerospace projects

Wellness program

Competitive salary

Employee assistance

Free parking

Job summary

AAA Canada Inc. is seeking a Methods Technician in Dorval to support fabrication and assembly of aircraft components.

You will interpret drawings, define tooling and manufacturing strategies, and coordinate engineering changes across engineering, logistics, quality and production teams. The role requires a college/university diploma in a related engineering field, strong 3D visualization, CAD/ERP familiarity (Catia, AutoCAD, Enovia, SAP), and bilingual French/English.

Qualifications

• Reading technical drawings with accuracy and ease.
• Strong 3D visualization and spatial reasoning.
• Analytical mindset with good logic and mechanical aptitude.
• Comfortable collaborating in cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with CAD software and ERP systems (Catia, AutoCAD, Enovia, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Correct assembly binders and manufacturing routings for aircraft components.
• Interpret, verify, and approve drawings issued by engineering.
• Establish assembly and manufacturing strategies for components.
• Define tooling to ensure accurate geometric tolerances.
• Coordinate engineering change implementations with multiple departments.
• Support production by resolving technical issues with other teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Support Central Methods team in project execution.
• Update Methods documentation and perform SAP analysis.
• Eliminate non‑value‑added activities.
• Define labour, tooling, and layout requirements per optimal method.
• Develop and optimize methods-related processes.
• Audit processes and provide recommendations.
• Manage short and medium projects with varying complexity.

Skills

3D visualization

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Bilingual (French/English)

CAD software

ERP systems

Education

College/University diploma in mechanical/avionics/electrical/industrial/electromechanical engineering or aerospace manufacturing

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

Enovia

SAP

Job description

Job Opportunity: Methods Technician

Location: Dorval

Company: AAA Canada (assignment for a major organization in aerospace)

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Correct assembly binders and manufacturing routings used for the fabrication or assembly of aircraft components;
• Interpret, verify, and approve drawings and other documents issued by the engineering department;
• Establish assembly and manufacturing strategies for aircraft components;
• Define the tooling required for the fabrication or assembly of aircraft components to ensure the required geometric tolerancing;
• Coordinate the implementation of engineering changes or assembly strategy updates by working closely with the engineering, materials logistics, quality, and production departments;
• Actively support production by coordinating the resolution of technical issues with other support departments;
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly and manufacturing strategies while participating in research and development projects;
• Support the Central Methods team in the execution of their projects;
• Update the Methods documentation structure and perform SAP analysis to identify needs and optimize production;
• Eliminate non-value-added activities;
• Establish labour, tooling, assembly, layout, ergonomics, health and safety, and production equipment requirements according to optimal methodology;
• Participate in the development and optimization of processes related to the methods function;
• Audit certain processes to validate their proper functioning and provide recommendations;
• Manage short- and/or medium-duration projects of varying complexity.

Candidate Profile

• You hold a college or university diploma in mechanical, avionics, electrical, industrial, or electromechanical engineering, aerospace manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience;
• You are comfortable reading technical drawings and have strong 3D visualization skills;
• You have a strong analytical mindset along with good logic and mechanical aptitude;
• You demonstrate excellent teamwork, perseverance, and sound judgment;
• You are familiar with CAD software and ERP systems such as Catia, AutoCAD, Enovia, and SAP;
• You are bilingual (French and English).

Benefits

• Paid sick-leave days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Stimulating work environment with large-scale aerospace projects.
• Health, wellness and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.

Ready to contribute to the future of aerospace?

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all. We look beyond resumes: what matters to us is your journey, your expertise and your vision.

AAA is committed to employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.