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Industrial Engineer - Logisitics

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Calgary, AB, Canada
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De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance. Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Industrial Engineer will lead the design, standardization, fabrication, and deployment of visual workplace solutions, including shadow boards, tool organization systems, point-of-use storage, and 5S initiatives. The role focuses on improving workplace efficiency, reducing search time, enhancing safety, supporting lean manufacturing principles, and driving operational excellence across warehouse and production environments. The successful candidate will work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, production, and supply chain teams to identify organizational opportunities, develop engineered solutions, and manage implementation from concept through fabrication and deployment. This position is located at our Calgary AB office. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy for DHC operations to achieve long-term operational goals. Provide governance, oversight, and leadership for transformative projects that enhance production capabilities and operational efficiency across Industrialization, Tool Crib, and GSE. Ensure project timelines, budgets, and objectives are met, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results. Supervise the industrialization team to design and optimize manufacturing cells, plant layouts, facility upgrades, and production flow, ensuring maximum efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Methods, Operations, and Supply Chain, to ensure alignment and successful project execution. Utilize an agile problem-solving approach to swiftly identify and address complex challenges in aircraft manufacturing. Ensure policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by the direct reports of the defined departments. Provide regular performance feedback and support professional development initiatives to enhance individual and team capabilities. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in both Tool Crib and GSE operations. Product Delivery Process Development Design & Deployment Conduct workplace observations and time studies to identify opportunities for equipment organization. Design shadow boards, visual controls, and point-of-use storage based on Lean and 5S principles. Develop layouts using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Visio, or equivalent tools). Define optimum part placement based on ergonomic and frequency-of-use analysis. Standardize shadow board designs across multiple departments and facilities. Create part silhouettes, identification labels, part numbering, and visual management standards. Validate designs with end users and stakeholders before fabrication. Fabrication & Installation Establish and manage Kaizen shop processes. Manage …

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