The American division of Montreal-headquartered MSB Global Resources, MGR, has started to implement phase one of an ambitious strategic growth plan that will see the company increase office capacity and staff numbers. Its Wichita, Kansas facility has already moved to a 4,500 sq ft location and it plans to recruit a further 30 aerospace engineers by the end of the summer.

MGR supports OEMs and maintenance, refurbishment and completion centres by providing a range of specialised and general aerospace engineering services. The recent signing of a major interiors contract for an undisclosed North American customer has been the catalyst for the expansion. The primary recruitment focus is on sourcing precision design engineers, although other specialties including electrical and stress expertise will also be required. The newly-created workforce will not only service the latest contract, but also complement the existing MGR workforce in various locations throughout the US including Indiana, Washington and California.

“The strong economy, the growth in aerospace as an industry and the seemingly diminishing number of aerospace engineers are all factors that have inspired us to become creative as hiring gets more challenging,” comments ops director Gemma Dendurent. “We are utilising our network to find talent with the desired qualifications, as well as training new engineers to understand interiors. Recruits are not just from aviation but from the automotive industry too. Our expertise lies in finding and building talented teams to support our customers, and the industry at large.”

Dendurent is heading up the expansion project, while Belinda Fortin, programme manager engineering services, is responsible for the successful delivery of all ongoing work package solutions to the new customer.

To support the growth, MGR has created a new sales manager position in San Diego, California. Kam Avval will bolster the company's presence in what is a very dynamic business aviation state. Avval will focus on developing a wider client base in the United States as well as maximising the MGR team skills by winning new work packages for additional aerospace companies throughout North America.

The persistent growth of MGR highlights the success of MSB Group's strategic expansion into the U.S., which also included the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Savannah, Georgia in 2017. Expansion for this division is also on the horizon.