Methods and work instructions specialist

About This Role

All for elevating CAE, together as one team.

Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

As a methods and work instructions specialist, you will use your methods skills to define and create the manufacturing file (assembly sequences, manufacturing BOM, visual work instructions), ensuring that health & safety rules are respected and risks eliminated.

The role we are offering you:

• Define best practices for manufacturing BOM configuration tools
• Develop best practices for creating and optimizing work instructions
• Implement manufacturing file improvement projects.
• Be proactive and contribute to the Industry 4.0 shift in our manufacturing processes. 
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement based on problem-solving techniques as well as Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean, Design Thinking and Agile concepts.
• Work in collaboration with various teams: engineering, production, project management and IT.
• Define the optimum assembly sequence in compliance with health and safety regulations and technical constraints.
• Create workflows in line with the assembly sequence.
• Create visual work instructions appropriate to the production environment. The format may be 3D (Industry 4.0) or 2D, depending on the type of assembly.
• Train new team members on best practices and standards.
• Review and propose corrections to workflows created by other team members.
• Support production start-up of new workflows.
• Maintain up-to-date manufacturing files (work lists, work instructions)
• Establish standards for the creation of work lists and work instructions.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Minimum 8 years' experience in industrial work methods
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings
• Ability to manipulate 3D models
• Knowledge of PLM, MPMlink and Créoview (an asset)
• Knowledge of the manufacturing environment and its challenges.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Leadership and team spirit.
• Comfortable working in a distributed environment, in the office and sometimes remotely if required for the position.
• French required. Bilingualism (French and English) an asset.

CAE offers: 

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

Come and share your passion with us!

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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]