Industrial Engineer - Logisitics

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 procurement of required materials and hardware.
• Oversee installation activities and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Verify finished products meet design specifications and operational needs.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Support 5S audits and workplace organization initiatives.
• Lead Kaizen & Kanban events focused on workplace efficiency and waste reduction.
• Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate motion waste and improve productivity.
• Develop standard work and best practices for tool control and workplace organization.
• Identify opportunities for visual management improvements across operations.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

• Perform time studies and motion analysis before and after implementation.
• Quantify productivity improvements and labor savings.
• Measure utilization, compliance, and effectiveness of installed shadow boards.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Understanding and exposure to Project management.
• Work with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Facilitate design review workshops with stakeholders.
• Train employees on shadow board standards and visual management practices.
• Support facility layout and workplace optimization projects.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace Manufacturing or Industrialization, with at least 1-3 years in a project manager role.

• Deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing systems, engineering systems, and aircraft production.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, project management frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating business cases, production metrics, and operational efficiency across multiple departments.

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams across multiple functions to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.