Senior Methods Agent - Mechanical Systems (Production Support)

TASKS YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH

At SOGECLAIR, we are seeking experienced Senior Methods Agents – Mechanical Systems to support production activities for the De Havilland Canada DHC-515 program in Calgary.

This position is primarily focused on production support within a Final Assembly Line environment. Candidates will act as key manufacturing methods experts directly supporting production teams by resolving installation issues, improving assembly processes, and ensuring smooth manufacturing operations.

• Translate engineering data into clear, practical assembly methods adapted to production realities.
• Define optimal assembly and installation strategies for mechanical systems and act as a technical expert.
• Define installation methods for mechanical systems on the first aircraft unit and optimize them for serial production.
• Define tooling, jigs, and equipment requirements necessary for assembly operations.
• Ensure the FAI process for mechanical systems installation.
• Support the installation and integration of aircraft mechanical systems.
• Quickly resolve technical issues encountered on the production floor in order to minimize impacts on schedule and quality.
• Provide daily support to production teams for aircraft mechanical systems installations.
• Create, review, and maintain work instructions and methods documentation related to mechanical installations.
• Participate in non-conformance analysis and technical investigations in collaboration with quality, production, and engineering teams.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing and installation methods.
• Actively participate in ramp-up and production support activities for the DHC-515 program.
• Collaborate closely with production supervisors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure rapid resolution of technical issues.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing methods or production support.
• Strong experience with aircraft mechanical systems installation.
• Significant experience supporting Final Assembly Line (FAL) operations.
• Strong ability to work directly on the shop floor in a production support role.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and aerospace technical documentation.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication in English.

SOGECLAIR promotes diversity and inclusion as part of essential elements of its performance and is committed to recruiting without discrimination.

Our recruitment process:

A quick pre-qualification phone interview

A technical and HR interview

A second technical interview (optional)

Welcome aboard!

Benefits

Working at SOGECLAIR also means :

• Enjoying an international and multicultural work environment
• Having access to internal mobility opportunities
• Gaining valuable knowledge through continuous training
• Benefiting from a range of social benefits and advantages: RRSP (with employer contribution), group insurance (50% employer coverage), telecare , 5 personal days, and an additional week off during the holiday season

Learn more about us :

With over 60 years of expertise, SOGECLAIR is a provider of innovative solutions for more sustainable and safer mobility. Present internationally, SOGECLAIR has expanded its expertise beyond borders, thus enhancing its capacity to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

Our values:

• Trust and teamwork
• Performance and innovation
• Responsibility and commitment
• Fairness and business ethics ️

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING strengthens and develops engineering projects within the group, characterized by a diversity of expertise areas. As a human-scale company, SOGECLAIR and its expert teams offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from R&D phases to service support.

Our expertise: aerostructures and systems installation, aircraft cabin interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence and environmental transition.

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*Permis agence de place ment de personnel : AP-2000454

*Permis agence de recrutement de travailleurs étrangers temporaires : AR-2000453