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The successful candidate will work to ensure the highest quality product is manufactured, through development work that enables efficiency in the operator process, while simultaneously reducing lead-time to customer. The role has heavy project management fundamentals with strong technical ability to understand the system level interactions between hardware, software and firmware. You are expected to become an expert on the system functionality and the validation process that qualifies product prior to delivery.\nLead and participate in projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI) or Sustaining activities\nCollaborate with the Design Engineering team, in the development of new systems processes as well as during complex troubleshooting scenarios as it relates to containments or yield related issues.\nHands-on development work to understand and stabilize the process being used to validate deliverable product.\nMaintenance of manufacturing processes for WESCAM product, including Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP), Environmental Stress Screening - Thermal and Vibration.\nDesign requirements for tooling, test equipment and automation\nLeadership and support of continuous improvement initiatives and projects using the following principles;Design for Manufacturability, Safety and Ergonomics\nProcess Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)\nStatistical Process Control (SPC)\nLessons Learned and Waste Reduction using Six Sigma philosophy\n\nTechnical direction on system failures which may include; electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, optical.\nConduct 8D root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.\nReviewing change requests generated by Design Engineering and Production staff, implementing changes as required\nAct as a back-up point of contact to the Manufacturing Engineers responsible for frontline support of a Cell Team\nSupport any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership\nBusiness rationale behind capital expenditures, including return on investment.\nDesired Skills and Knowledge\nClear and concise technical communication, both written and verbal.\nEngaged participant, capable of leading cross functional discussions with a high level of accountability of self and others.\nCreate and foster professional relationships in all areas of the business.\nCoordinate multiple priorities with a strong comprehension of Project Management fundamentals.\nIn depth knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.\nMust be well organized, goal oriented and provide high attention to detail.\nCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.\nRead and understand Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.\nCoaching and mentoring of other junior staff or peers by sharing knowledge, best practices and lessons learned\nAS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.\nC# or similar coding language and asset, but not required.\nExperience & Education Requirements\nRequires practical knowledge of job area with relevant work experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering.\nBachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.\nGraduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.\nIn lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.\nMust have a well-rounded engineering background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment.\nLEAN Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry experience.\nPMP designation an asset, but not required.\nP.Eng designation an asset, but not required.\n*This posting is for a current vacancy. 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