Process Engineer (Electroplating & Surface Finishing)

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider in Winnipeg is looking for a Process Engineer specialized in Electroplating Surface Finishing. The role includes ensuring compliance in plating processes and providing technical expertise in electroplating operations. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, at least 3 years of industry experience, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) with 100% company match

Paid time off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Metal Finishing Engineering Environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings.
• 3+ years’ experience teaching, training, and evaluating production processes.
• 3+ years’ experience with Root cause corrective analysis.
• Data analysis techniques demonstrated through 3+ years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plating process compliance with technical data and regulations.
• Provide day-to-day production support and troubleshooting for plating operations.
• Write and review technical documentation including Engineering Reports.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to reduce cost-of-poor-quality.
• Promote safety and best practices in chemical and surface finishing processes.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Effective written communication

Effective oral communication

Education

University degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, chemical, or metallurgical engineering

University degree in Chemistry

College Diploma in Manufacturing Technology

Job description

Overview

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As aProcess Engineer (Electroplating Surface Finishing), you'll be responsible for driving compliance and production support activities for the site’s MRO electroplating operations as part of the Winnipeg Process Engineering Team, acting as a primary technical expert in electroplating (Cu, Ag, Cd, Ni, electroless Ni, hard chrome), brush plating, conversion coatings, and chemical stripping of steel and nickel alloy gas turbine engine components.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure plating process compliance with technical data, environmental and safety regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Provide day-to-day production support and troubleshooting for plating operations.
• Provide training, mentoring, competency evaluations, and technical problem resolution for Plating Technicians.
• Write and review technical documentation including Engineering Reports, Company Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• Direct technical equipment troubleshooting activities and define equipment operational readiness.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Production Engineering, Repair Development, and Project Teams to plan and perform component repair implementation.
• Investigate and initiate corrective actions for equipment or process issues.
• Participate in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to reduce cost-of-poor-quality and turn-around-times for plating or finishing processes.
• Propose, research, and support cost benefit analysis for new equipment purchases.
• Support or lead the installation and commissioning of process equipment.
• Promote safety, best practices, and business improvement opportunities in chemical and surface finishing process areas.

Basic Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, chemical, or metallurgical engineering; or University degree in Chemistry; or College Diploma in Manufacturing Technology; or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in an Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a Metal Finishing Engineering Environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings.
• 3+ years’ experience teaching, training, and evaluating production processes.
• 3+ years’ experience with Root cause corrective analysis.
• Data analysis techniques demonstrated through 3+ years’ experience.

Required Skills

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.

Preferred Characteristics

• Experienced with electroplating, metal finishing, and part-masking for finishing processes.
• Strong knowledge of inorganic chemistry and/or electrochemistry is an advantage.
• NASF certification in surface finishing is an advantage.
• Eligibility for registration by a professional associations of engineering/applied science technologists or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience with the design of fixtures and tools.
• Strong project management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 5% vested
• Paid time off starting day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.