Manufacturing in Manitoba

www.daretocompete.ca Manitoba Manufacturing Week 2013 • 19 Better harvests through better ideas. From helping to pioneer the self-propelled swather in the 1950s to the recent "The TAC is really a portal through which manufacturers can easily work with the College on their applied research projects, address training gaps or needs, and participate in technical service activities" , says Tracey Dyer, Business Development Manager at Red River College and TAC Champion. "This will grow to be of great benefit to manufacturers, but especially small and medium sized organizations who can utilize the TAC to gain access to technology and expertise previously unavailable directly to industry. " Currently, the College offers a wide range of manufacturingspecific programming supporting employment needs, including Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technician, Precision Metal Machining, Aerospace Manufacturing Technician, Manufacturing CAD, Welding (both manual and automated), traditional and apprenticeship model delivery, and more. introduction of the world's first flexible draper header, MacDon is proud of the role it has played – and continues to play – in advancing the technology of harvesting worldwide. For more information on the services, programs and technologies available at Red River College, please see rrc.ca/TAC. macdon.com MAGELLAN AEROSPACE M agellan Aerospace's Winnipeg operating division applies innovative thinking and efficient processes to provide the global aerospace market a range of complex designed and manufactured products. For more than 80 years this Magellan facility has thrived in the Manitoba business community, exporting in excess of 85% of its products and services to OEMs and countries around Canadian business, global exporter the world for use in aircraft, aeroengines, satellites, space payloads, and rocketry. "The aerospace supply chain is becoming increasingly globalized," says Don Boitson, Vice President and General Manager, "and manufacturers such as Magellan are focusing on our core capabilities, where we can be the most competitive. For example, we are committed to investing in new technology and intellectual-capital. A current example of this is the advanced composites assemblies that we are producing for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. These assemblies are being produced in our new 138,000 square foot expansion that will establish advanced composite and machining capabilities, integral to our future growth." Magellan Aerospace is one of Canada's largest aerospace companies in an industry that generates about $24 billion dollars in revenue nationwide annually, most of which is destined for export. Magellan is a leader in global supply chain development, managing the connection between customers and the emerging supply base to provide competitive, flexible business solutions. Magellan has developed strategic relationships around the world and is stronger and more effective from the collaborations. "Aerospace is a large sector in Canada," Mr. Boitson says, "which generates $22 billion in annual revenues and employs 66,000 people. There is predicted growth in the sector over the next decade, and many changing demands. We need highly-skilled individuals to fill these challenging and longterm positions. We need to get young people excited about our industry." Magellan's Winnipeg facility is an 835,000 square foot plant where 700 skilled tradespersons and professionals are employed. The company has provided employment for generations of Manitobans since 1930 and continues to retain many long-term employees as well as hire new staff to their team. The company offers competitive salary and benefit packages as well as an opportunity to build a solid career in the aerospace industry. We employ engineers, technologists, skilled tradespersons such as manufacturing and assembly technicians, and composite fabricators. We also offer career opportunities in program management, contract administration, quality assurance, manufacturing engineering, human resources, purchasing, IT, marketing, and finance. Magellan's customers include Lockheed Martin, BAES General Electric, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing, Canadian Space Agency, MDA, Eurocopter, Bell, and Sikorsky. For additional information, visit our website at www.magellan.aero. Please direct resumes in confidence to: www.magellan.aero/leadership-and-people/job-search-wizard

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