Methods Engineering Technologist - Electrical Avionics

Methods Engineering Technologist - Electrical Avionics Contractual

We are seeking a highly motivated Methods Engineering Technologist - Electrical / Avionics to support aircraft modification programs and harness manufacturing activities. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, production, planning, and aircraft maintenance while helping define, improve, and optimize the way electrical and avionics modifications are executed.

In this role, you will be responsible for documenting and improving aircraft build sequences, developing work instructions and job cards, supporting shop floor operations, and applying Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in an aerospace workplace, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

Aircraft Build Sequence & Planning

- Capture and document how aircraft modification work is performed.
- Record installation sequences, labour requirements, task durations, and dependencies.
- Develop and improve build sequences for electrical and avionics modification activities.
- Create and maintain crew load charts to support production planning.
- Work proactively with Planning and Production teams to prepare upcoming activities.
- Identify and recommend improvements to work sequencing, labour utilization, and execution efficiency.
- Support day-to-day planning activities by identifying constraints and opportunities.

Work Package & Job Card Development

- Create, revise,



and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, job cards, and work orders.
- Develop and improve practical work packages supporting aircraft modification activities.
- Define installation processes for electrical and avionics systems, harnesses, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
- Improve the organization, sequencing, and execution of work packages.
- Collaborate with Planning to optimize workflow and production execution.

Installation & Harness Manufacturing Improvement

- Observe aircraft modification activities and identify installation challenges and inefficiencies.
- Support continuous improvement of harness design, routing, packaging, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Harness Manufacturing teams to improve installation efficiency.
- Submit engineering change requests related to tooling, manufacturability, quality, and process improvements.
- Ensure alignment between harness manufacturing requirements and aircraft installation needs.
- Provide hands‑on support on the shop floor and onboard aircraft.
- Respond to technical inquiries from Production and Aircraft Maintenance teams.
- Investigate technical and manufacturing issues and support corrective actions.




- Define tooling requirements for electrical and avionics manufacturing activities.
- Review engineering changes for manufacturability and production implementation.
- Liaise with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Production, and Aircraft Maintenance teams to ensure successful program execution.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to aircraft modification and manufacturing processes.
- Identify and eliminate waste related to motion, waiting, rework, transportation, and workflow inefficiencies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Participate in process reviews, audits, and improvement projects.
- Recommend improvements to tooling, material presentation, work organization, standardized work practices, and production flow.

Qualifications

Education

- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant hands‑on experience will be considered.
- Experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), Aircraft Assembler, Electrical Technician, Avionics Technician, or similar aerospace professional is considered an asset.

Experience

- Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Methods Engineering, or Production Planning.
- Aerospace manufacturing or aircraft modification experience is highly preferred.
- Experience supporting electrical and avionics installation programs is considered a strong asset.
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings and technical documentati

📌 Methods Engineering Technologist (Kitchener)
🏢 AAA Canada
📍 Kitchener