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Specialist - Schaeffler Production Systems (Aerospace)

The specialist will lead and direct the implementation of lean tools and methods while teaching operational activities and problem-solving workshops. They are responsible for aligning goals with management, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and driving quality improvements.

  • On-site
  • Stratford, ON
  • Posted Aug 24, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 4, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. Our Offering Competitive wages – ranges from $70,000 - $90,000 (depending on education and experience); Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire; Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached; Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales; Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation; An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance); Employee Discount programs are available for all employees; Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas; This posting is for an existing vacancy; AI is not used to review our applicants. Your Key Responsibilities Lead/ direct implementation of lean tools and methods Teach all basic tools and moderate advanced tool classes Understand KPIs to interpret, teach and implement changes in operational activities including workshops, problem solving activities, etc. Facilitate rollouts of global/ regional initiatives and reviews Alignment of goals and tasks with manager to ensure applicable qualification as defined in qualification matrix Communicate effectively with all coworkers consistent with company procedures and LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS Promote and support company policies, guidelines and mission statements Adherence to export control regulations and policies Comply with safe work practices: report unsafe working conditions, review any safety issues in operations, report all first aid incidents Adherence to Environmental Management System guidelines, legal compliance, minimizing environmental impact, pursuing preventative measures Comply with work standards, identify opportunities for quality improvements, and report quality incidents Your Qualifications BS/BA degree, preferably in Engineering or equivalent education with demonstrated competency At least 1 year of experience at Schaeffler or in other manufacturing environment Lean Manufacturing knowledge Experience with developing and documenting processes (technical and administrative) Quality Systems knowledge Advanced organizational and time management skills Knowledge of supply chain processes Ability to lead implementation projects and follow up procedures Persistent and “driven” motivator, proactive, goal oriented Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to travel up to 75% Regional Role, 25% Plant Role As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. www.schaeffler.com/careers Your Contact Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier +15192766582 Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Keywords: Experienced; Professional; Full-Time; Unlimited; Production;

What you’ll do

The specialist will lead and direct the implementation of lean tools and methods while teaching operational activities and problem-solving workshops. They are responsible for aligning goals with management, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and driving quality improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent and possess at least one year of manufacturing experience. Proficiency in lean manufacturing, quality systems, and Microsoft Office is required, along with the ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Pension matching contributions • Defined profit-sharing plan • Employee discount programs

Listed skills

  • Time managementPreferred
  • Problem solvingPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Lean manufacturing
  • Process documentation
  • Quality systems
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Supply chain processes
  • Project leadership
  • Microsoft office suite
  • Problem solving
  • Operational activities
  • Technical writing
  • Administrative documentation
  • Export Control
  • Supply Chain Acumen
  • Quality Improvement
  • First Aid
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Creativity
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Problem Solving
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operations
  • Time Management
  • Value Creation
  • Goal-Oriented

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership
  • Logistics
  • Aerospace Systems Engineer
  • Production Worker
  • Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Production Workers, All Other

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 4, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week