Title:  Industrial Engineering, Sr. Specialist

Industrial Engineering Sr. Specialist

Reference #39453

Waterdown, ON

About the Role

As part of the Operations Engineering team at Wescam, the Industrial Engineer will contribute to a broad range of initiatives. This role will play a key part in improving process efficiency, supporting facility planning and layout, advancing our in-country assembly (ICA) initiatives, and driving our e3 savings targets across the organization. You’ll work cross-functionally to implement process improvements, develop and maintain metrics, support project execution, and enhance operational flow and capacity at multiple Wescam locations.

This is a hands-on, multifaceted role for someone who enjoys solving problems, driving change, and contributing to both strategic planning and on-the-ground execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing models for Wescam’s diverse product families.
• Analyze equipment capacity, cycle times, and labour requirements to establish process efficiency standards.
• Design and optimize manufacturing and test area layouts across Wescam facilities to improve space utilization, flow, and scalability.
• Lead and maintain the e3 Project Pipeline for Operations Engineering; track progress, drive priorities, and ensure alignment to annual targets.
• Support ICA initiatives including tooling deployment, layout planning, training coordination, and on-site readiness.
• Conduct time studies, labour/lead time analysis, production capacity assessments, and generate actionable improvement metrics.
• Recommend process changes to improve the utilization of people, materials, equipment, and space.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support control plans, statistical process control, and other quality assurance tools.
• Contribute to documentation and reporting to meet AS9100 or equivalent compliance standards (prior experience is an asset).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Operations Leadership.

It Would Be Great if You Also Had

• Lean Thinking -- Successful implementation of Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing principles
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Communication -- Communicating effectively in writing and verbal as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Engineering or college diploma in Engineering Technology
• 5-10 years of experience in an industrial Engineering capacity
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and layout design software.
• Strong Project Management background with a proven track record of leading projects
• A proactive, resourceful mindset with a strong sense of initiative and urgency.
• Intimate knowledge of current and advanced Manufacturing processes and technologies such as: Lean/Six Sigma, MRPII, Kanban, JIT
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely.

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $109,000 to $123,000 

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