Business Analyst – Manufacturing & Estimating Support

Job Description:

As a Business Analyst supporting De Havilland Canada’s manufacturing network, you will play a key role in analyzing capability, capacity, tooling, RFQ performance, and operational readiness across multiple manufacturing sites. This hybrid role focuses on planning work between facilities, improving cross-site alignment, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. You will collaborate closely with Operations, Methods, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure the right work is assigned to the right facility at the right time. You will also support capability growth initiatives, identify opportunities to internalize work, and help develop business cases that strengthen De Havilland’s manufacturing footprint. In addition to your business analysis responsibilities, you will provide secondary support to the Estimating function, assisting with cost analyses, RFQs, and part estimate validation as required. A successful candidate has a strong technical foundation in manufacturing, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at multiple sites. They are proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities – Manufacturing Business Analysis Analyze capability and capacity across all manufacturing sites to support informed planning and work distribution.Coordinate with key stakeholders (Production, Methods, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning) to align work assignments with site capabilities, tooling availability, and operational priorities.Maintain and report on RFQ turnaround time metrics and backlog KPIs for all manufacturing facilities, providing visibility to leadership and highlighting areas for improvement.Support and track tooling and raw material transfers between sites to ensure parts can be manufactured on schedule.Evaluate parts that were previously no-quoted and identify opportunities to expand site capabilities.Collaborate with Methods and Engineering to develop business cases for capability expansion, including cost, tooling, process requirements, and expected ROI.Provide cross-site communication and coordination to ensure seamless execution of manufacturing plans.Monitor site-level performance indicators and assist in developing strategies to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize resource utilization. Secondary Responsibilities – Estimating Support Support Estimating with analysis of labor, material, service, and burden costs when required.Assist with RFQ preparation, vendor cost collection, and data validation.Contribute to the development and documentation of estimates and Quote Masters in the ERP system.Support the review and actioning of the Estimating Quote Log as needed.Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Tooling, and Quality to ensure technical data is available for estimating new parts or processes. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, business analysis, estimating, production planning, or a related technical role.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, data analytics, operations management, business with strong technical focus, etc.).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to interpret manufacturing data and operational metrics.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort using data analysis tools and ERP systems.Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and manufacturing sites.Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.Experience with capability assessment, capacity planning, or estimating is an asset.

Job Ident #: 1891

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

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Job Info

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com