Job Description

• Responsible to manage the testers and inspectors on the shop floor. This includes validation of training and support in problem solving.
• Achieve departmental targets for Delivery Performance, Quality, and budgets.
• Harmonize the onboarding training process for shop floor to ensure consistency and alignment to the expected standards.
• Develop and deploy effective cross-training plans to ensure development of all testers and inspectors.
• Oversee and improve quality control processes: This involves managing inspection plans from start of the process to the end.
• Support improvement of internal quality and root cause / corrective action activity: Work with shop floor team to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Collaborate with other departments: Work closely with operations, planning, methods and CSRs to ensure compliance with Customer's needs.
• Understand and comply with regulatory requirements: Keep abreast of changes in aviation regulations and ensure compliance.
• Communicate effectively: Clearly and concisely communicate quality standards and procedures to all stakeholders.
• Ensure safe operational practices: Promote a culture of safety and ensure that all maintenance activities are performed safely and according to established procedures.
• Ensure achievement of a high standard of shop organization, control, housekeeping and safety.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support Business Initiative targets including Visual Management.
• Help to resolve any technical issues/ investigations in conjunction with Engineering.
• Labour relations administration and problem solving.
• Develop teamwork and improve motivation.
• Support level 1 problem solving on the shop floor to resolve potential quality escapes or discrepancy in interpretation of technical guidelines.
• Proactive management of internal inspection/testing strategies and continuous improvement of inspection and testing tools/methods.

Job Requirements

• University degree or College diploma in Operations, Quality, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Excellent organizational and communicational skills.
• Experience managing/supervising in a unionized environment would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of and experience working with Regulatory standards.
• Support requirements outside normal working hours.
• Previous R&O experience preferred.
• Project management.
• Aerospace Industry Product and Process knowledge.
• Ability to assess technical requirements and provide guidance.
• Ability to make the right decisions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to lead people and manage small teams.

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply. If you love a challenge and want to work in an exciting, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you.
We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace.
SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.
At SafranLS, a passion for Aerospace can mean a limitless career, land your next position with us!
While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The above statements reflect the general items considered necessary to describe principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Other duties may be assigned as per management instruction. All applicants must meet the following requirements:Minimum age of 18 years. Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations.Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. SafranLS TOR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Accessibility and Accommodation Policy. SafranLS TOR will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS TOR in advance.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day