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Working across composites, steel, theming, assembly, and other relevant processes, this role supports supplier capability, new product introduction, process validation, continuous improvement, and complex problem solving throughout the product lifecycle\nYOUR ROLE:\nAssess supplier manufacturing capabilities, equipment, tooling, process controls, and technical readiness against WhiteWater’s product requirements.\nMaintain the Supplier Capability Matrix, including approved capabilities, limitations, risks, and development priorities.\nProvide design for manufacturing and assembly input and support the development and validation of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and production processes.\nSupport new product introductions, supplier transfers, prototypes, pilot builds, First Article Inspections, and production launches.\nConfirm production readiness, including approved technical information, materials, tooling, work instructions, process controls, inspection requirements, and trained personnel.\nFacilitate supplier PFMEAs and work with Quality to translate manufacturing risks into effective Quality Control Plans, inspection requirements, and test controls.\nReview supplier work instructions, process parameters, manufacturing records, and other process documentation for technical adequacy and alignment with WhiteWater requirements.\nEvaluate proposed changes to materials, manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, or process parameters and coordinate the required Engineering and Quality approvals before implementation.\nInvestigate manufacturing and product conformity issues and support containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and recurrence prevention.\nAnalyze supplier and manufacturing performance to improve process capability, product consistency, efficiency, material utilization, safety, and cost.\nDevelop and maintain manufacturing standards, technical guidance, process specifications, test methods, and supporting documentation.\nSupport manufacturing input for drawings, ECOs, MCOs, NCRs, repairs, and rework while respecting Engineering’s design authority and Quality’s acceptance criteria.\nProvide technical coaching and on-site support to suppliers and participate in supplier assessments, audits, business reviews, and development activities.\nCapture lessons learned from manufacturing, installation, and field issues and communicate them to Engineering, Quality, and other affected teams.\nTravel to supplier facilities and project sites to support production launches, process reviews, technical investigations, and improvement activities.\nPerform other related duties as required.\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\n3-5 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing or similar industry\nExperience working in a production environment or with outsourced manufacturing and global suppliers.\nPractical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes such as composites, steel fabrication, welding, coatings, bonding, theming, tooling, or assembly.\nWorking knowledge of PFMEA, Quality Control Plans, FAI, APQP, PPAP, process validation, and structured problem-solving.\nExperience preparing or reviewing manufacturing drawings, work instructions, specifications, and technical reports.\nProficiency with SolidWorks, PDM, or comparable systems is an asset.\nFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing, ISO 9001, and relevant manufacturing or material standards is desirable.\nEligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is an asset.\nAbility to travel internationally for supplier and project activities up to approximately 25%.\nCOMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:\nExcellent organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work with minimum direction, considerable independence, initiative and discretion.\nCoordinate multiple projects simultaneously with keen attention to detail.\nBuild trust and maintain mutual respect, cooperation, and consideration.\nDemonstrated ability to own a problem and drive from problem statement to solution in a self-sufficient capacity, in a matrix environment.\nExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships at all levels of the organization.\nAbility to communicate effectively and influence strategic outcomes.\nProven ability to work well with diverse groups.\nStrong time management and prioritization skills\nExceptional ability to listen with excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nEnthusiasm for innovation and process improvement.\nStrong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required.\nMust be legally eligible to work in Canada\nWhiteWater Competencies:\nAccountability - 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Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult. Please know we are grateful for your interest.\nWhiteWater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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