Engineer - Tooling

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• Maintenance Air Canada is seeking an enthusiastic and highly qualified person to join its Tooling and Aircraft Support Equipment team. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Tooling - Technical Operations, the Engineering Specialist - Tooling assumes numerous responsibilities and works in close collaboration with the Senior Manager - Tooling - Technical Operations, the Aircraft Support Equipment department, aircraft tooling manufacturers, and suppliers, to ensure that tooling follows the strictest standards and is ready to be used to support aircraft maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical solutions and assuming the role of primary liaison between the Tooling department and other operational functions across the network for Maintenance Air Canada. They will be responsible for reliability and modification management, configuration management, cost control, and process improvement related to tooling.

In addition, the chosen candidate will lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives and projects aimed at modernizing, optimizing, and improving tooling management.

The position provides direct support to Operations and requires traveling and working a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Review and determine tooling and material requirements specified in the aircraft maintenance manual and task cards for various types of aircraft in our fleet.
• Manage tooling configuration and maintenance specifications in the TRAX system, ensuring compliance with Transport Canada regulations and original equipment manufacturer standards.
• Develop task cards for tooling repair, maintenance, and inspection requirements, in accordance with manufacturer, industry, or Maintenance Air Canada standards.
• Review and resolve issues related to tooling and equipment, and specify modification plans for internal or external suppliers.
• Manage and keep up to date data on tooling and configuration of items in the tooling category in the TRAX system for the Maintenance Air Canada network.
• Liaise with internal clients, original equipment manufacturers, and suppliers for all technical aspects related to tooling.
• Manage and monitor technical bulletins published by aircraft or tooling manufacturers to ensure compliance with Transport Canada requirements and other regulatory bodies.
• Review, develop, and present business cases for the implementation of improvements related to tooling safety and reliability.
• Perform technical analyses of damage to tooling and equipment, and lead repair and maintenance programs to restore assets to good working order.
• Provide support for safety investigations concerning tooling issues.
• Maintain knowledge related to the Canada Labour Code and Transport Canada regulations specific to the field of competence.
• Ability to offer technical advice and troubleshooting to maintenance personnel.
• Lead and manage projects lasting 6 to 18 months with a budget of approximately $250,000 to $1.5M.
• Coordinate and prepare tooling and material requirements for the entry into service of new or additional aircraft.
• Develop and manage the equipment lifecycle management process, with a focus on maintenance and end-of-life retirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering recognized by a Canadian university or a provincial association of engineers.
• At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace or aviation sector.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents, notably process specifications and aircraft maintenance manuals (AMM).
• Experience using CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, CATIA V5, and SolidWorks.
• Basic stress analysis skills and a good understanding of materials and transformation processes.
• Project management experience is an asset. Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems.
• Knowledge of configuration management is an asset.
• Member or eligibility to become a member of a provincial association of engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment where deadlines are of the utmost importance.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and ability to prepare professional technical documents, information sheets, reports, and technical drawings.
• Ability to work autonomously, multitask, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, on call, or outside of the base location, depending on daily operational needs.
• Availability to travel for training, industry meetings, operational support, or for modifications, etc.
• Freedom to enter other countries without restriction, and exemption from any restriction that could lead to a ban on accessing original equipment manufacturer data.
• Knowledge of US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the Canada Labour Code, and Transport Canada regulations is an asset.

Employment Conditions:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

Equal skills being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is resolutely committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our company.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications in order to have a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.