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Ingénieur(e) méthode - Methods Engineer
CAD Railway Industries
Montréal, CAN
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
Role Overview
The Methods Engineer is responsible for defining, optimizing, and maintaining industrial methods, work instructions, tooling, and process flows used in the overhaul, refurbishment, and life‐extension of passenger railcars.
This role ensures that maintenance and overhaul activities are safe, efficient, repeatable, compliant, and aligned with engineering requirements, quality standards, and delivery targets.
The Methods Engineer acts as the interface between engineering, production, quality, procurement, and operations, translating technical requirements into executable shop‐floor processes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Industrial Methods & Process Definition
- Develop, document, and maintain overhaul methods, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Define task sequences, routing, takt times, labor estimates, and workstation layouts for railcar overhaul activities.
- Perform method studies, time studies, and process optimization to improve productivity and reduce non‐value‐added work.
- Standardize methods across car types, subsystems, and overhaul programs where possible.
- Technical Documentation
- Create and maintain:
- Illustrated work instructions
- Method statements
- Tooling and equipment specifications
- Process flow diagrams
- Checklists and control plans
- Ensure documentation aligns with:
- Engineering drawings and BOMs
- OEM manuals
- Customer specifications
- Regulatory and safety requirements
- Control document revisions and ensure correct deployment to the shop floor.
- Tooling, Equipment & Ergonomics
- Define requirements for special tools, fixtures, jigs, lifting devices, and test equipment.
- Support the design, procurement, validation, and commissioning of tooling.
- Assess ergonomic risks and propose mitigation measures to reduce injury and fatigue.
- Support safe work method development for heavy lifts, confined spaces, and high‐risk activities.
- Production & Shop Floor Support
- Provide direct technical support during overhaul execution.
- Resolve method‐related issues, inefficiencies, or deviations.
- Support first‐article builds, pilot jobs, and process ramp‐up.
- Participate in daily production meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Quality & Compliance
- Integrate quality requirements (inspection points, hold points, acceptance criteria) into methods.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (railway, safety, quality, and customer‐specific).
- Participate in root cause analyses and corrective action implementation.
- Cost, Schedule & Continuous Improvement
- Support cost estimating and bid preparation through accurate labor and process definition.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, rework, material waste, and cost.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement principles.
- Capture lessons learned and update methods accordingly.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- (or equivalent technical experience)
Experience
- 3–8+ years of experience in:
- Heavy manufacturing
- Rail, aerospace, shipbuilding, or large mechanical systems
- Maintenance, overhaul, or refurbishment environments
- Experience in passenger railcar or locomotive maintenance is a strong asset.
- Mechanical assemblies
- Structural repairs
- Equipment installation and removal
- Engineering drawings
- Technical specifications
- OEM manuals and standards
- Experience developing work instructions and industrial processes
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Time studies and work measurement
- Risk assessments and job hazard analyses
- CAD viewing or basic modeling tools
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio or equivalent)
- Maintenance or production management systems (asset management / MES is an asset)
- Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills with shop personnel, supervisors, and engineers
- Practical, hands‐on mindset with strong field presence
- Structured and detail‐oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in an active production environment
- Comfortable working in unionized or regulated industrial settings
- Health, Safety & Work Environment
- Regular presence on the shop floor
- Heavy equipment
- Lifting operations
- Noise, dust, and industrial environments
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and safe‐by‐design methods
- Rail industry experience (metro, commuter, intercity)
- Experience with life‐extension or mid‐life overhaul programs
- Knowledge of railway safety and maintenance standards
- Bilingual (French / English) in Québec‐based environments
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- Mechanical assemblies
- Structural repairs
- Equipment installation and removal
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Engineering drawings
- Technical specifications
- OEM manuals and standards
- Experience developing work instructions and industrial processes
- Familiarity with:
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Time studies and work measurement
- Risk assessments and job hazard analyses
- Proficiency with:
- CAD viewing or basic modeling tools
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio or equivalent)
- Maintenance or production management systems (asset management / MES is an asset)
- Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills with shop personnel, supervisors, and engineers
- Practical, hands‐on mindset with strong field presence
- Structured and detail‐oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in an active production environment
- Comfortable working in unionized or regulated industrial settings
- Health, Safety & Work Environment
- Regular presence on the shop floor
- Exposure to:
- Heavy equipment
- Lifting operations
- Noise, dust, and industrial environments
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and safe‐by‐design methods
- Preferred Assets
- Rail industry experience (metro, commuter, intercity)
- Experience with life‐extension or mid‐life overhaul programs
- Knowledge of railway safety and maintenance standards
- Bilingual (French / English) in Québec‐based environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Assets
About CAD Railway Industries
Railroads & Rail Transport450 employeesFounded 1968
Canadian private rail-equipment manufacturer providing locomotive and railcar repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and maintenance services.
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