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Job ID:  27763

Title:  Operations Engineering, Systems (Weekend Shift)

Location: 

Waterdown, ON, CA, L9H 0C5

Operations Engineering, Systems (Weekend Shift)

Reference #27763

Waterdown, Ontario

 

 

About the Role:

This role is Weekend Shift role (3 x 12hrs, Fri/Sat/Sun) that is an integral part of the Operations Engineering – Systems team as well as the Weekend Operations team. There’s a focus to ensure the highest quality product is manufactured, through efforts that bolster safe operations while enhancing quality and efficiency.  The role requires working with cross-functional teams, putting organizational and troubleshooting fundamentals into practice.  Success begins with a process oriented approach that will cultivate robust manufacturing and the learnings of system level interactions between hardware, software and firmware.

 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Must be a team player with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with team members across the weekend shift, the OE team and other groups within the business.
  • Act as a point of contact for assisting and leading troubleshooting of resolving system level mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro optical manufacturing issues.
  • Develop a strong understanding of WESCAM the manufacturing processes and design requirements.
  • Collaborate across shifts and teams to support new test software and test equipment.
  • Maintenance and design of manufacturing processes across Systems Operations Engineering.
  • Participate in supporting projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and or Sustaining Product.
  • Possess the agility to manage and drive small scale projects.
  • Analyze trends, events and manufacturing challenges with the goal of eliminating the impact to various areas of the business.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects using the following principles;
    • Safety, Design for Manufacturability and Ergonomics
    • Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
    • Lessons Learned and Waste Reduction using Six Sigma philosophy.
  • Conduct 8D root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions. 
  • Assess Engineering / Production Change Requests and own the implementation of the changes as required.
  • Act as a back-up point of contact to your peers on the team as required.
  • Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership.

 

 

Skills Required

  • Demeanor - Positive forward-thinking attitude followed by demonstrating accountability, self-motivation and agility.
  • Communication - Clear and concise technical communication, both written and verbal.
  • Attitude - Ability to embrace a fast-paced fluid environment.
  • Methodical - Process focused with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable targets.
  • Understanding the Environment – Takes then necessary steps to better understand situations and environments when acting or making decisions.
  • Attainment - Coordinate and deliver on multiple priorities while maintaining quality.
  • Collaboration – Capable of collaborating and or leading cross functional discussions that lead towards progress and results.  Create and foster professional relationships in all areas of the business.
  • Time Management – Resourceful in finding ways to adjust priorities as needed, well organized, goal oriented and practice a high attention to detail.
  • Continuous Improvement - Proficient in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Technical Comprehension - Read and understand Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.

 

 

Experience & Education Requirements

  • Must have a well-rounded engineering and/or process background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment (preferred).
  • University degree, or 3-year College diploma coupled with relevant work experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering.
  • Lean Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry experience.
  • PMP designation an asset, but not required.
  • P.Eng or C.E.T designation an asset, but not required.
  • AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
  • C# or similar coding language and asset, but not required.

 

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