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Expertise and Repair Centre Coordinator

Do you want to be at the heart of Operations and Sales? Join Kontron Canada as an Expertise and Repair Centre Coordinator.

 

Kontron's embedded computing systems interact with a wide variety of devices in rugged environments such as avionics, transportation, defense, and telecommunications.

 

To get a taste of the work environment at Kontron Canada, watch the following video in French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dY0VkPs39o

 

AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES AHEAD:

 

Job Purpose

 

Under the supervision of the RMA Director, the Expertise and Repair Centre Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the complete avionics material return and repair lifecycle. He/ She acts as a central point between customers, internal and external functions to ensure an efficient flow that is compliant and aligned with contractual and regulatory commitments.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Repair lifecycle coordination: Coordinate all activities related to avionics material returns and repairs, including case opening, receiving, sorting, internal routing, follow-up, and closure;
  • Operational follow-up and visibility: Ensure daily follow-up of repair cases (WIP, status, bottlenecks, priorities, delays) and maintain clear visibility for all stakeholders;
  • Planning and prioritization: Plan and prioritize repair cases in collaboration with the shop floor, quality, engineering, and customer service teams to meet repair turnaround times (TAT) and ensure an optimized flow;
  • Communication and cross-functional coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for repair cases and ensure effective communication with internal teams, as well as with customers;
  • Reports and performance indicators: Produce periodic status reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and promptly flag critical cases requiring escalation;
  • Escalation Management: Identify at-risk situations (delays, quality or technical issues) and ensure proper follow-up until resolution;
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying root causes of delays or inefficiencies and proposing corrective actions;
  • Deliverables compliance: Validate that work performed matches the customer request, follow up on required POs, and approve repair reports against regulatory and contractual requirements;
  • Other Related Duties: Perform any other related tasks as required.

 YOU WILL IMPRESS US IF YOU HAVE:

 

  • Education: Technical bachelor’s degree or technician diploma with relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Specialization / Training: Avionics or regulated industrial environments;
  • Experience: Relevant experience in planning, return and repair coordination, avionics operations, MRO, or a similar regulated environment;
  • Profile: Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills, high level of attention to detail, autonomy, and prioritization ability, proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, comfortable managing multiple files in a fast‑paced environment;
  • Knowledge: Material return processes and repair flows, traceability, quality documentation, and compliance requirements, use of ERP/MRP systems and office tools (Microsoft Office);
  • Assets: Specialization/training in avionics or repair operations (MRO), knowledge of SAP (ERP), exposure to regulated environments (FAA Part 145 / Part 21);
  • Languages: Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written). English is required for communication with our international customers.

 

HOW ABOUT AN EXCEPTIONAL WORK ENRIRONMENT INCLUDING:

 

  • A competitive salary;
  • A generous vacation policy and a large number of personal days;
  • An advantageous collective insurance program, including telemedecine;
  • A collective RRSP program in which Kontron Canada contributes;
  • Good balance between work-family-personal life;
  • Social and sports activities, including access to a volleyball and soccer field;
  • Various training for your professional development;
  • A stimulating career path in various sectors of activity;
  • Dedicated days for individual and team innovation projects;
  • A modern facility with state of the art equipment;
  • And much more…

 

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