Assembly Methods Team Leader

Job summary

The Assembly Methods Team Leader will oversee a team responsible for product configuration management, manufacturing routings, and work instruction development. They will coordinate team activities to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives while driving continuous improvement initiatives across assembly operations.

Job details

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. #LI-ND1 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 [email protected] if needed. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Assembly Methods Team Leader will oversee a team responsible for product configuration management, manufacturing routings, and work instruction development. They will coordinate team activities to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives while driving continuous improvement initiatives across assembly operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and possess at least 5 years of relevant management experience. Proficiency in configuration management and manufacturing processes is required, with knowledge of PLM, ERP, or MES systems considered an asset.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Configuration management
• Manufacturing routings
• Work instruction development
• Continuous improvement
• Team leadership
• Project management
• Azure DevOps Boards
• Power BI
• PLM systems
• ERP systems
• MES systems
• Engineering change implementation
• Problem-solving
• Risk management
• Civil aviation
• Defense simulation
• Operational Performance Management
• Project Implementation
• Data Privacy
• Digital Transformation
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Project Delivery
• Azure DevOps
• Management
• Civil Aviation
• Configuration Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Engineering Change Order
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Operations
• Product Configuration
• Team Management
• Telehealth

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Assembly Team Leader
• Lean Manufacturing Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Industrial Engineers