Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the role presents an opportunity to work for and develop with a leading Aircraft Landing Gear manufacturer in an interesting and varied role. The position’s foundation is to define, support and continuously improve the manufacturing methods that enable Héroux Devtek’s products to be manufactured safely with the highest quality and as efficiently as possible.

The role involves the creation, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing plans & bills of materials for both the OE and MRO workstreams using the company ERP system, providing manufacturing support with rework instruction and corrective actions, the design and modification of tooling and fixtures to aid landing gear assembly. Involvement in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives will form part of the role as well as supporting manufacturing and engineering investigations when required.

• Creation, amendment and improvement of manufacturing instructions and methods.
• Development, implementation, and daily use of Infor LN ERP system for planning (creation of manufacturing routings) and creation and amendment of Bills of Materials.
• Work with our Design Engineering Team to develop and modify rework schemes for recurring MRO repairs.
• Generate production planning for Cadmium, Nickel and Chrome plating processes.
• Support New Product Introduction through attendance at design reviews, identification of new tool/fixture requirements, creation of product structure within the ERP system and identification of risks through process analysis and PFMEAs.
• Provide day to day support on the shop floor for the manufacturing teams on manufacture/assembly and hydraulic test related issues.

Qualifications:
• Possess a solid foundation in manufacturing engineering practices and processes.
• Ability to understand to read and interpret engineering/technical drawings for machining.
• Experience of Solidworks for tool and Fixture design.
• Knowledge and understanding of Processing and Plating techniques – Chrome, HVOF, Nickel, Zinc Nickel & Cadmium.
• Experience of hydraulic actuation systems.
• Familiarity with BaaN or similar ERP systems a plus.

What we Offer?
•Generous group pension plan with up to employer contribution matched by employees. Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually for fairness.
•Standard -hour week, days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
•Supportive environment investing in growth through mentorship, training, professional subscription, and certifications.
•Cultivating a culture where diversity is valued and respected, fostering innovation and organizational success.
•Our motivating work environment and leadership approach empower individuals to enact meaningful change and contribute positively to the organization's success.
•Friend referral bonuses and loyalty programs are accessible, providing incentives for referrals and encouraging loyalty among employees.
•Social events like BBQs, golf outings, and Christmas parties for team building and fostering a vibrant workplace culture.
Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry leader by exceeding customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people.

Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer.