Methods Planner Technician

With more than 50 years of Aerospace industry experience, IMP Aerostructures, an Operating Unit of IMP Aerospace and Defence, is a leader in the Aerospace industry providing top quality, structural components and assemblies to clients such as Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Lockheed. Located in the quaint town of Amherst, NS, just a short trip from Moncton, NB, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that offers all of the amenities of big city living in a rural setting. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, IMP Group takes enormous pride in the diligence and hard work its employee groups provide. Known for providing its employees with a supportive and challenging atmosphere, fostering growth and personal development, IMP Aerostructures has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to join its winning team!

Position Overview:

Responsible to interpret customer manufacturing instructions and technical drawing or digital data packages to transcribe the requirements into the manufacturing plans (routing and bills of material) in accordance with customer process and quality requirements. An aerospace methods planner is essentially the bridge between engineering design and the factory floor. They should possess the ability and training to take a design on paper (or CAD) and then determine the “how to implement” — the exact sequence, tooling, materials, and processes needed to build it efficiently, safely, and to specification.These are to be achieved to ensure product safety using the most economical manufacturing method for the fabrication of aircraft/aerospace details and assemblies that adhere to customer requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Provide estimates for quoting requirements including work flow, equipment and tooling requirements, materials and special processes which may require outside production.
• Interact with Supervisor by communicating and receiving instruction in the transition of quoting/estimating to onboarding of new work to implement the workflow, current material needs, equipment and/or to address the manufacturing methodology/potential problems accordingly.
• Review customer technical data package, engineering, specifications to ensure accurate and safe part manufacture in item routings.
• Develop and maintain item numbers (manufactured, purchased and outside production), production routings and bill-of-material for the efficient manufacture of aircraft component parts to the specified configuration.
• Create and maintain the ‘Item Masters and Item Branch’ records in JD Edwards per applicable procedures.
• Ensure proper configuration control is defined of all component parts, outside operation, purchased materials and tooling.
• Work collaboratively with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians to implement changes, reworks and/or alternate processing requirements.
• Provide support to Customer Representative Representatives (i.e. Contracts), Quality Assurance and applicable Production Areas in order to resolve configuration and/or technical issues and their respective implementation.
• Identify Tooling, Shop Drawing and First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and update ‘lock notes’.
• Review shop drawings for the fabrication of aircraft/aerospace details in accordance with the configuration defined by planning.
• Participate in implementing corrective actions derived from NCR disposition, CAR action resolution and audit finding implementation requirements
• Maintain and wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the area you will be in or the operation or task you are about to conduct. Maintain a clear-shaven face at all times during any activity regarding the use of a respirator.
• Become familiar with applicable safety data sheets (SDS), safe work procedures and/or regulations affecting the work and/or this workplace.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and the use safety equipment will be the highest priority for you and your co-workers.

What You Will Bring:

• Completion of High School (Grade 12) and;
• Completion of a 2-yr Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Diploma;
• Completion of an aircraft blueprint/GD&T course or demonstrated ability in interpreting aircraft blueprints/CATIA models and understanding of GD&T;
• Good knowledge and ability to use MS Office, specifically Excel (pivot tables) and ERP systems;
• Excellent reading interpretation and comprehension across multi-level specification requirements;
• Strong analytical, visual concepts and math skills required;
• Strong organizational skills for record keeping and historical traceability and audit retrieval;
• Must complete a criminal check to be in this position to be eligible to access customer technical data websites;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and the Canadian Security Clearances;
• Must be able to work co-operatively with others and follow directives precisely;
• Knowledge of processes, products and equipment will be considered an asset;
• Completion of Global Harmonized System (WHMIS) course;
• Must meet physical requirements of the position including but not limited to: walking, static standing and leg/foot movement for extended periods, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting/trunk rotation, weight bearing / lifting, carrying, pushing & pulling heavy objects; hand/wrist gripping, grasping, pinching, vibration depend on tasks/tools, neck & back flexion;
• Adhere to, and demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Nova Scotia Provincial Health, Safety and Environment Legislation.

What We Will Do For You:

We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.

IMP AEROSTRUCTURES IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume