Assembly Methods Team Leader

As a global leader in civil aviation and defense simulation and training, CAE develops some of the industry's most advanced flight simulators. As part of the evolution of our manufacturing operations and digital transformation journey, we are seeking an Assembly Methods Team Leader to lead our Assembly Methods activities.

You will be responsible for a team supporting product configuration management, manufacturing routings, and work instruction development, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the tools, processes, and methodologies that support our assembly operations.

Reporting to the Assembly Methods Manager, you will coordinate the team’s activities, resources, and priorities to support manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate team activities to achieve quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of manufacturing routings, assembly documentation, and work instructions.
• Ensure effective product configuration management and support engineering change implementation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Planning teams to support operations and project execution.
• Participate in production problem-solving activities and continuous improvement of assembly processes.
• Monitor work progress, manage risks, and resolve issues that may impact project delivery and operational performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of configuration management, manufacturing routings, and assembly processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps Boards and Power BI (asset).
• Experience with PLM, ERP, or MES systems (asset).
• Bilingual ( French and English).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Insurance Program.
• Telemedicine Services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Group RRSP.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Sabbatical Leave Program.
• Extended Parental Leave.

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

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