Kelowna Flightcraft Hiring for Manufacturing Planner at Kelowna, BC Full Time

We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create job estimates, by planning out work sequence and calculating or collecting the necessary costing information including materials, manhours, internal or external services

Establish new and alternate sources of supply to meet KFL manufacturing requirements; obtain quotations from approved vendors for processes such as: machining, grinding, plating, heat treating, forming, etc.; award P.O. to suppliers based on price, performance, service, terms and delivery schedule

Create and check 3D Solidwork models of parts and shop tooling

Research material and process specifications as require supporting the manufacturing process

Ensure that all manufacturing and processes are carried out in accordance with KFL’s Manufacturing Approval Certificate, ISO9001:2000 and CAR’s 561

Evaluate technical drawings and data to determine the most correct and cost-efficient method to perform a specific task

May negotiate settlement with suppliers on rejected, damaged and non-conforming materials

Monitor and perform expediting functions as required to ensure schedules are adhered to

Jointly working with internal and external contacts on matters concerning product definition, tooling, inspection, scheduling and corrective actions

REQUIREMENTS

Post secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Diploma in Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering program is desired

Three years related work experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered an asset

Working knowledge and experience of metal forming, heat treating, composites, machining, finishing processes, welding, and CAD systems is required

Computer skills required

Strong interest in aviation will be considered an asset.

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):
Health and Dental

Short & Long-Term Disability

Health Spending Account

Paid vacation and Personal time off

The opportunity to bank overtime

Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Free financial advice

A bonus program based on organizational performance

HOW TO APPLY

Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Manufacturing Planner position at kfaero.ca/careers today!