Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer/Technician
Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
TP - SNA - 8242

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is excited to partner with STELIA Aerospace, an Airbus Group affiliate, in the search for a Manufacturing Engineer/Technician to join their team in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

STELIA Aerospace North America stands as a distinguished leader in designing, analyzing, and advancing advanced composite structures, catering to the aeronautic, defence, and space sectors. Supported by manufacturing plants, environmental testing facilities, and cutting-edge prototyping establishments, STELIA's operations span over 180,000 sq.ft of space. With their headquarters situated in Lunenburg, NS, and an additional site in Mirabel, QC, STELIA focuses on producing composite, metal, and hybrid sub-assemblies for prominent aeronautical industry players and delivering innovative global solutions.

Role Description
Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineer/Technician provides technical support to the engineering and production teams. In this role, you will develop part-specific documentation, including manufacturing work instructions and CNC programs, and drive the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. You will also assist with root cause analysis and the execution of corrective actions to ensure STELIA products meet high quality standards. The Manufacturing Engineer/Technician fosters a culture centered on safety, quality, collaboration, and accountability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including manufacturing and rework plans, as well as detailed work instructions.
• Support the implementation of engineering changes and process improvements, ensuring effective coordination within the build process.
• Analyze and enhance production workflows to align with program objectives and delivery targets.
• Assist in interpreting and developing engineering designs, drawings, and specifications using both traditional methods and CAD tools.
• Develop CAD/CAM applications to support the operation and programming of robots, CNC machines, and other automated manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the design and development of moulds, tools, jigs, and fixtures to support production needs.
• Participate in root cause investigations and assist in implementing corrective actions for manufacturing process issues and quality concerns.
• Help identify production risks and support the development and execution of mitigation strategies, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Perform a variety of mechanical tests and conduct analyses on machines, components, and materials to support process validation and qualification efforts.

Your Qualifications
As the ideal candidate, you're driven by a natural curiosity and a passion for creative problem-solving. Strongly committed to continuous improvement, you're motivated to find, develop and maintain best practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You should also be collaborative in nature and have the ability to develop strong working relationships through effective communication.

Your qualifications include:

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering Technology, or a related field focused on manufacturing or composites.
• Prior experience in a mechanical, industrial, aerospace or manufacturing environment is a definite asset.
• Professional Engineering Licensure (P.Eng) is an asset, but not required.
• Eligibility for Technician or Technologist certification in Canada is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with composite materials or aerospace manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T, bills of material, schematics, CAD/CAM models, and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to create manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and CAD/CAM software (e.g., CATIA, Mastercam).

STELIA North America values passion, positivity, teamwork, improvement, and career development. Offering a challenging and rewarding environment with a flexible, inclusive, and welcoming culture, their goal is to ensure employees feel supported throughout their career journey.

By joining the team at STELIA, you will have access to systems, processes and design teams that will enable you to make an impact and be a leader in an industry that is reimagining itself. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their career to the next level and make a significant contribution to the organization.

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and [email protected] or Rick Neima, Consultant at 902-488-2534 and [email protected], or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.

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