Manufacturing Engineering Technician

At STELIA North America, we are offering the opportunity for a career that is out of this world! We are looking for someone to join our Engineering Team in beautiful Lunenburg, NS.An affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, STELIA is an aerospace and defence company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of composite components and assemblies. Headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and with a site in Mirabel, Quebec, we operate in more than 150,000 sq feet of facilities dedicated to operations, manufacturing and administration.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician provides technical support to the engineering team and production staff. This role will provide part specific requirements (such as manufacturing work instructions, CNC codes, etc.), and assist in the implementation of manufacturing process changes and improvements, as well as root cause analysis and corrective actions. The ME Technician embraces a culture defined by safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.

In this role you will:

• Write technical documents such as manufacturing and rework plans/work instructions.
• Implement engineering changes and process improvement and coordinate changes in the build process.
• Optimize production flow to meet program deliverables.
• Assist in design and interpreting conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted design, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations.
• Assist in the design of moulds, tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related defects and improvements.
• Assist in identifying risks to production and implementing mitigation plans (e.g., FMEA).
• Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests, and analyses of machines, components, and materials to support manufacturing process validation activities and qualifications.

You have:

• Diploma or degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace engineering technology related to manufacturing, composites, or other related technical field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mechanical, industrial, aerospace engineering, or manufacturing.
• Eligibility for a Technician and Technologist designation in Canada is an asset.
• Experience in Composites or Aerospace Manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings and GD&T, bills of material, schematics, CAD/CAM models, specifications, and other technical data.
• Demonstrated experience generating manufacturing plans/work instructions.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques and principles.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups and departments.
• Proficient in M365, CAD/CAM (e.g., CATIA, Mastercam).

We offer competitive total rewards package including:

• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending Account

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance

• Company Matched Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Group TFSA • Paid Personal Days

• 12 Company Holidays • Employee Family Assistance Program

• Out of Country Travel Insurance • Shares Purchase Plan • Free on-site parking

• Employee Social Events • Learning & Development Programs